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NSC 35X

1982 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,667 mi
Last recorded64,667 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Lotus Elite59,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSC 35X
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,667 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 64,666 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Apr 2010

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 64,027 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 May 2008 64,008 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 63,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 63,971 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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NSC 35X is a 1982 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NSC 35X, 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.

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What year was NSC 35X registered?

NSC 35X is a 1982 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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