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WSL 129

2001 Lotus Elite

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,192 mi
Last recorded7,192 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSL 129
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 12 Jul 2008 6,985 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 6,985 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,146 miles

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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WSL 129 is a 2001 Lotus Elite in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSL 129, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Elite is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WSL 129 registered?

WSL 129 is a 2001 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is WSL 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSL 129 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WSL 129 have outstanding finance?

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