MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,667 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NSC 35X is a 1982 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NSC 35X, 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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How do I check the history of NSC 35X?
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What year was NSC 35X registered?
NSC 35X is a 1982 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is NSC 35X safe to buy?
The MOT history for NSC 35X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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