MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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drag noted at offside rear brake
fault at headlamps, on when cooling fan operating, possible poor earth on vehicle.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
drag noted at offside rear brake
fault at headlamps, on when cooling fan operating, possible poor earth on vehicle.
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elite?
Based on 2,929 MOT tests across 500 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TRJ 304S is a 1977 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 TRJ 304S, 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 TRJ 304S registered?
TRJ 304S is a 1977 Lotus Elite, first registered on 9 August 1977.
Is TRJ 304S safe to buy?
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