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GYU 952W

1981 Lotus Elite

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,160 mi
Last recorded91,160 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Lotus Elite67,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 952W
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,160 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,089 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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GYU 952W is a 1981 Lotus Elite in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 67,138 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 GYU 952W, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GYU 952W?

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What year was GYU 952W registered?

GYU 952W is a 1981 Lotus Elite, first registered on 3 July 1981.

Is GYU 952W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYU 952W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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