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KUO 752E

1984 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Lotus Elan47,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUO 752E
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,419 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,110 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trunion has slight tip/play

Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Trunion has slight tip/play

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,516 miles

Braking system leaking Union at master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,278 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,060 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,811 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 78,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 76,691 miles

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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KUO 752E is a 1984 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 47,653 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUO 752E, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUO 752E registered?

KUO 752E is a 1984 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 November 1984.

Is KUO 752E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUO 752E shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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