MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
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KCX 482S is a 1977 Lotus Elite in Purple with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1977 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 51,202 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 KCX 482S, 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 49 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KCX 482S registered?
KCX 482S is a 1977 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is KCX 482S safe to buy?
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