MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,368 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
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WAY 305S is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WAY 305S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of WAY 305S?
You can check the full history of WAY 305S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WAY 305S registered?
WAY 305S is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is WAY 305S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WAY 305S shows 2 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 WAY 305S have outstanding finance?
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