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KAU 103N

1975 Lotus Elite

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1975 Lotus Elite69,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 103N
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 81,209 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 80,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,189 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 76,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 74,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,404 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,011 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 71,517 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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KAU 103N is a 1975 Lotus Elite in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1975 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 69,980 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 KAU 103N, 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 51 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 KAU 103N?

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What year was KAU 103N registered?

KAU 103N is a 1975 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is KAU 103N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 103N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAU 103N have outstanding finance?

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