1978 Lotus Elite 2.0L Petrol · DBF 529T
1978 Lotus Elite (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03/11/1978. Recorded mileage 60,179 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELITE
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1973cc
DBF 529T Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2023
- 60,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DBF 529T Mileage History
- 20/04/20228,450 mi
- 25/04/202360,179 mi+51,729 mi
Average of roughly 51,099 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DBF 529T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Lotus Elite (DBF 529T) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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