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VKH 382W

1980 Lotus Elite

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,190 mi
Last recorded76,190 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1980 Lotus Elite63,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKH 382W
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,190 miles

n/s/f tyre getting down

Fail 19 Jun 2008 76,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 74,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2006 72,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VKH 382W 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 75%.

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 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 VKH 382W, 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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What year was VKH 382W registered?

VKH 382W is a 1980 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is VKH 382W safe to buy?

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