MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,160 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UHJ 578V is a 1980 Lotus Elite in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 63,841 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 UHJ 578V, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of UHJ 578V?
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What year was UHJ 578V registered?
UHJ 578V is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 15 May 1980.
Is UHJ 578V safe to buy?
The MOT history for UHJ 578V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UHJ 578V have outstanding finance?
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