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MRY 953W

1980 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,145 mi
Last recorded62,145 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elite63,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRY 953W
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 62,145 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 62,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2014 62,081 miles

front wiper slighly slow

Fail 2 Nov 2014 62,081 miles

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

front wiper slighly slow

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,049 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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MRY 953W is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MRY 953W, 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 MRY 953W?

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What year was MRY 953W registered?

MRY 953W is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is MRY 953W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRY 953W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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