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UAB 62

1979 Lotus Elite

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

47,302 mi
Last recorded47,302 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Lotus Elite49,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 62
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 47,302 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 47,302 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,690 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play has close to excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 45,690 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play has close to excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 45,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 45,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside( top) small cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,739 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 43,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,129 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,614 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 42,609 miles

Front registration plate incorrect and rear (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,105 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 41,094 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

ALL EXHUST MOUNTS NOT OF THE RIGHT MATERIAL cable ties !! should be replaced

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front brake must be changed pitted

near side king pin has play should be looked at

slight oil weep from near side rear brake drum.requerers dismantaling to see if shoes contaminated

steering rack excessive play near side DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,800 miles

brake disc all round poor condition pitted due to lack of use should be replaced

engine tune ok only

exhaust mounts poor

front cross member in poor condition

front lower axle pivots poor

lights come up after a short time with engine off

play in rear u/js both sides only just ok

Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

brake disc all round poor condition pitted due to lack of use should be replaced

engine tune ok only

exhaust mounts poor

front cross member in poor condition

front lower axle pivots poor

lights come up after a short time with engine off

play in rear u/js both sides only just ok

Fail 2 Jul 2008 39,734 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

drivers door difficult to open

rear exhaust rubbers not rood

wipewr not good

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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UAB 62 is a 1979 Lotus Elite in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,593 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 UAB 62, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UAB 62 registered?

UAB 62 is a 1979 Lotus Elite, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is UAB 62 safe to buy?

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