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KKY 80P

1975 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Lotus Elite69,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKY 80P
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall is damaged but not showing cords

Oil leak Gearbox and differential ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 90,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 90,901 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Emmisions and brakes not tested as car cut out and wouldn't restart

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,699 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering column lower bush/bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2014 90,302 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering column lower bush/bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 88,376 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 88,321 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,094 miles

Oil leak

Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 86,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,816 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 83,816 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 81,124 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,068 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 79,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 77,812 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 77,810 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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KKY 80P is a 1975 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KKY 80P, 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

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What year was KKY 80P registered?

KKY 80P is a 1975 Lotus Elite, first registered on 3 December 1975.

Is KKY 80P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKY 80P shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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