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WYE 110T

1979 Lotus Elite

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,384 mi
Last recorded87,384 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Lotus Elite49,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYE 110T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 87,384 miles

oil leak rear bearing noise

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,127 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2015 86,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 84,780 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 84,780 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 83,897 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,299 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 83,299 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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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WYE 110T is a 1979 Lotus Elite in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WYE 110T, 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 WYE 110T?

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What year was WYE 110T registered?

WYE 110T is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is WYE 110T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYE 110T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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