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LBU 836V

1982 Lotus Elite

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,241 mi
Last recorded62,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Lotus Elite59,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBU 836V
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,241 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 62,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 61,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering has slight leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,780 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,762 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LBU 836V is a 1982 Lotus Elite in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 59,172 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 LBU 836V, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LBU 836V registered?

LBU 836V is a 1982 Lotus Elite, first registered on 7 April 1982.

Is LBU 836V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBU 836V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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