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GPM 92V

1980 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,405 mi
Last recorded41,405 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elite63,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPM 92V
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,405 miles

Both front upper ball joint dust covers missing

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 41,383 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front upper ball joint dust covers missing

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,070 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

handbrake travel high

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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GPM 92V is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 63,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GPM 92V, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPM 92V registered?

GPM 92V is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is GPM 92V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPM 92V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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