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XSV 123

1990 Lotus Elite

Red Petrol 1220cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,361 mi
Last recorded31,361 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 123
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,220cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 31,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Trunion slight movement. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen corner starting to delaminate. (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak From engine and transmission. ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Trunion play. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leaks from engine and transmission. Offside service brake acts slower than nearside.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,013 miles

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Oil leak from engine and transmission.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,892 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Oil leak from engine and transmission.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,810 miles

Brake test weight on printed sheet is 1500kg, actual vehicle weight 706kg.

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,731 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen starting to debond. Offside front lower trunion slight play. Nearside rear outer universal joint slight play.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/front lower trunnion slight play

oil leak engine diff

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,380 miles

Differential oil leak. Both front suspension lower trunions slight movement. No seat belts fitted. Offside front screen lower corner starting to delaminate.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen starting to delaminate outside swept area

Fail 25 Sep 2006 29,996 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen starting to delaminate outside swept area †

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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XSV 123 is a 1990 Lotus Elite in Red with a 1,220cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XSV 123, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XSV 123 registered?

XSV 123 is a 1990 Lotus Elite, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is XSV 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 123 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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