MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,839 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear brake reading has a slight amount of run out
Offside Rear slight wear/movement in drive shaft joints
Slight Movement in both side rear drive shaft coupling/hub assemblies
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
General oil leaks
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play to both rear hub and drive shaft assemblies
slight play to n-s-f hub assembly
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RPR 233X is a 1981 Lotus Elite in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 RPR 233X, 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.
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What year was RPR 233X registered?
RPR 233X is a 1981 Lotus Elite, first registered on 23 October 1981.
Is RPR 233X safe to buy?
The MOT history for RPR 233X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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