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YDA 164T

1979 Lotus Elite

Bronze Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,302 mi
Last recorded59,302 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1979 Lotus Elite49,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDA 164T
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,302 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported a round diff (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,763 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wear rear brake drums

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,915 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,911 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,595 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,595 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YDA 164T is a 1979 Lotus Elite in Bronze with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YDA 164T, 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.

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What year was YDA 164T registered?

YDA 164T is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 12 February 1979.

Is YDA 164T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDA 164T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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