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JUD 200W

1980 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,875 mi
Last recorded63,875 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elite63,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUD 200W
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 63,875 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 63,841 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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JUD 200W is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 JUD 200W, 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 JUD 200W registered?

JUD 200W is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is JUD 200W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUD 200W shows 2 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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