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797 UYX

1974 Lotus Elite

Silver Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

19,872 mi
Last recorded19,872 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elite44,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration797 UYX
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 19,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,267 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 18,991 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 18,905 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,635 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,345 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,345 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,607 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 17,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 17,088 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 17,088 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 16,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 16,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 16,167 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 16,167 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 16,138 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 5 May 2007 16,107 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,784 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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797 UYX is a 1974 Lotus Elite in Silver with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 44,283 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 797 UYX, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 797 UYX registered?

797 UYX is a 1974 Lotus Elite, first registered on 31 October 1974.

Is 797 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 797 UYX shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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