MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UWS 29T is a 1979 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,593 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 UWS 29T, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of UWS 29T?
You can check the full history of UWS 29T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was UWS 29T registered?
UWS 29T is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 May 1979.
Is UWS 29T safe to buy?
The MOT history for UWS 29T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UWS 29T have outstanding finance?
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