MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,483 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
general under body corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All exhaust rubber hangers are deteriorated
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UAH 265W is a 1981 Lotus Elite in Gold with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 UAH 265W, 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 UAH 265W registered?
UAH 265W is a 1981 Lotus Elite, first registered on 22 June 1981.
Is UAH 265W safe to buy?
The MOT history for UAH 265W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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