MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Fuel hose insecure rubber supply pipe (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
slight play nearside front trunnion joint
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Battery insecure
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
slight play nearside front trunnion joint
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
headlamps do not retract
nearside rear hub/driveshaft has slight play
offside rear hub/driveshaft has slight play
power steering rack shows signs of oil contamination
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
nearside rear hub/driveshaft has slight play
offside rear brake shows signs of fluid leakage
offside rear hub/driveshaft has slight play
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HGS 534T is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 HGS 534T, 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 HGS 534T registered?
HGS 534T is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is HGS 534T safe to buy?
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