MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight run out on front brake discs
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Slight run out on front brake discs
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
2x front wheel bearings rough and have play
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
clutch cable fouls steering colume
front discs warped
n/s/r inner uj joint has play
n/s/r spring fouled by exhaust
o/s/r brake low efficiency
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KDT 401P is a 1975 Lotus Elite in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 KDT 401P, 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.
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How do I check the history of KDT 401P?
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What year was KDT 401P registered?
KDT 401P is a 1975 Lotus Elite, first registered on 14 November 1975.
Is KDT 401P safe to buy?
The MOT history for KDT 401P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KDT 401P have outstanding finance?
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