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XBV 901Y

1982 Lotus Elite

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

62,916 mi
Last recorded62,916 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Lotus Elite59,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBV 901Y
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,916 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,916 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front and both rear tyres perrished

Fail 16 Jul 2011 62,916 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in the top steering column bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,916 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 62,909 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 19 Sep 2005

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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XBV 901Y is a 1982 Lotus Elite in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 XBV 901Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBV 901Y?

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What year was XBV 901Y registered?

XBV 901Y is a 1982 Lotus Elite, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is XBV 901Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBV 901Y shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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