MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak.
Exhaust clamp missing from o/s rear pipe.
rear diff oil leak.
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PAU 306W is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PAU 306W, 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 PAU 306W?
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What year was PAU 306W registered?
PAU 306W is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 14 August 1980.
Is PAU 306W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PAU 306W shows 3 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.
Does PAU 306W have outstanding finance?
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