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GND 540V

1979 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,600 mi
Last recorded32,600 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1979 Lotus Elite49,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGND 540V
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 32,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 27,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 26,143 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 26,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam doesn't raise (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Doesn't raise (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,690 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,593 miles

steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,450 miles

advise slight play front wheels

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,392 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,294 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?

Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
500
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 134
Stop lamp not working 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 69
brake binding 60
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GND 540V is a 1979 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GND 540V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elite typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GND 540V registered?

GND 540V is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is GND 540V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GND 540V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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