MOT Status
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42,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak hose, nearside engine bay ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust fouling on the drive shaft
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear very slight brake bind
clutch adjusting rod close to fuel line
oil leak
ns/r drive shaft u.j has a tight spot
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NVP 820R is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1976 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,438 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 NVP 820R, 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 50 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 NVP 820R?
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What year was NVP 820R registered?
NVP 820R is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 September 1976.
Is NVP 820R safe to buy?
The MOT history for NVP 820R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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