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TBH 260W

1981 Lotus Elite

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,414 mi
Last recorded59,414 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Lotus Elite67,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBH 260W
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,414 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,287 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,679 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,636 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 56,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2007 55,753 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,753 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 55,020 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 55,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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TBH 260W is a 1981 Lotus Elite in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TBH 260W, 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 TBH 260W registered?

TBH 260W is a 1981 Lotus Elite, first registered on 12 January 1981.

Is TBH 260W safe to buy?

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