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RMO 362Y

1982 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1982 Lotus Elite59,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMO 362Y
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,754 miles

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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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RMO 362Y is a 1982 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RMO 362Y, 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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What year was RMO 362Y registered?

RMO 362Y is a 1982 Lotus Elite, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is RMO 362Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMO 362Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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