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NCL 463V

1980 Lotus Elite

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,234 mi
Last recorded68,234 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elite63,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCL 463V
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,234 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,835 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 65,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 65,118 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted

slight brake judder osf and nsf brakes

Fail 17 May 2010 65,111 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application slightly uneven

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted

slight brake judder osf and nsf brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2007 65,056 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NCL 463V is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCL 463V, 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

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What year was NCL 463V registered?

NCL 463V is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 9 July 1980.

Is NCL 463V safe to buy?

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