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VEX 252S

1977 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,077 mi
Last recorded71,077 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Lotus Elite51,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEX 252S
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,077 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner rack joint worn has play

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,077 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner rack joint worn has play

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,868 miles

Nearside steering play inner rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 70,867 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Emissions not checked (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear rubbers (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight perishing

o/s rear driveshaft bolt missing spring washer

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Feb 2008 70,784 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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VEX 252S is a 1977 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VEX 252S, 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 VEX 252S registered?

VEX 252S is a 1977 Lotus Elite, first registered on 3 August 1977.

Is VEX 252S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEX 252S shows 5 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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