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XCE 655T

1978 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,711 mi
Last recorded45,711 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Lotus Elite62,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCE 655T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 45,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advance travel on handbrake

Fail 4 May 2018 44,926 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2017

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 40,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 40,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,685 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER TRUNNION SLIGHTLY WORN

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 36,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

long footbrake travel

Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,427 miles

LONG FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,503 miles

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

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

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,214 miles

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

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

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,072 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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XCE 655T is a 1978 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XCE 655T, 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.

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What year was XCE 655T registered?

XCE 655T is a 1978 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is XCE 655T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCE 655T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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