MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,543 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
front to rear fuel pipe insecure and close to propshaft
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
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TMW 704S is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1978 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 62,451 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 TMW 704S, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TMW 704S registered?
TMW 704S is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 9 March 1978.
Is TMW 704S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TMW 704S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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