MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in offside steering rack
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FRU 649Y is a 1982 Lotus Elite in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1982 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 59,172 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 FRU 649Y, 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 44 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 FRU 649Y?
You can check the full history of FRU 649Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FRU 649Y registered?
FRU 649Y is a 1982 Lotus Elite, first registered on 18 November 1982.
Is FRU 649Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRU 649Y 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 FRU 649Y have outstanding finance?
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