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410 UMM

1972 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,840 mi
Last recorded12,840 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration410 UMM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,694 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 12,694 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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410 UMM is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 410 UMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 410 UMM registered?

410 UMM is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 January 1972.

Is 410 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 410 UMM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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