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KFW 430V

1980 Lotus Elite

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,815 mi
Last recorded72,815 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elite63,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFW 430V
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 72,815 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 72,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 72,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,690 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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KFW 430V is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFW 430V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KFW 430V?

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What year was KFW 430V registered?

KFW 430V is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is KFW 430V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFW 430V 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.

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