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GVN 484N

1974 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,536 mi
Last recorded8,536 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elite44,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVN 484N
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,536 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 8,527 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play steering column universal joint loose (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 7,674 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 7,674 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 7,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 7,529 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 7,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,502 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,472 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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GVN 484N is a 1974 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 44,283 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 GVN 484N, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVN 484N registered?

GVN 484N is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is GVN 484N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVN 484N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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