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RKP 300W

1981 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Lotus Elite67,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKP 300W
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 79,710 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,592 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,314 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 79,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

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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RKP 300W is a 1981 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 1981 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 67,138 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 RKP 300W, 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 45 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 RKP 300W registered?

RKP 300W is a 1981 Lotus Elite, first registered on 3 June 1981.

Is RKP 300W safe to buy?

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