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KAU 249N

1975 Lotus Elite

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,222 mi
Last recorded10,222 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1975 Lotus Elite69,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 249N
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 10,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,648 miles

all steering and suspension bushes slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2009 9,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all steering and suspension bushes slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,350 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 249N is a 1975 Lotus Elite in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KAU 249N, 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 249N?

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What year was KAU 249N registered?

KAU 249N is a 1975 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is KAU 249N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 249N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAU 249N have outstanding finance?

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