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TRJ 304S

1977 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,599 mi
Last recorded82,599 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Lotus Elite51,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 304S
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,599 miles

drag noted at offside rear brake

fault at headlamps, on when cooling fan operating, possible poor earth on vehicle.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,599 miles

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.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,469 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,469 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,417 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,274 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,095 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 82,051 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 82,051 miles

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

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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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?

The MOT history for TRJ 304S shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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