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HBM 359T

1978 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,403 mi
Last recorded73,403 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Lotus Elite62,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBM 359T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 73,403 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 73,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired anti roll bar locking nut not secure (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 72,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 72,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excess oil leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2015 71,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

excess oil leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,160 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,155 miles

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

exhaust blow slight from joints

presence of fluid on or around power steering area at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2011 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust blow slight from joints

presence of fluid on or around power steering area at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,068 miles

advise presence of fluid on or around power steering pulley area at time of test

advise slight blow to exit pipe from centre exhaust to offside rear exhaust silencer at time of test

advise slight play detected to front anti roll bar "D" bushes at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator is leeking

Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator is leeking

Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 65,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 65,098 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 65,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 64,723 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 64,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 62,653 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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HBM 359T is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 62,451 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 HBM 359T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HBM 359T registered?

HBM 359T is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 11 August 1978.

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