MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,016 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight play in off side rear hub assembly
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight play in off side rear hub assembly
off side streering rack slight play
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
off side streering rack slight play
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MOE 55X is a 1981 Lotus Elite in Gold with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 67,138 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 MOE 55X, 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 45 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 MOE 55X?
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What year was MOE 55X registered?
MOE 55X is a 1981 Lotus Elite, first registered on 28 September 1981.
Is MOE 55X safe to buy?
The MOT history for MOE 55X 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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