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UAL 746R

1976 Lotus Elite

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,096 mi
Last recorded58,096 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1976 Lotus Elite53,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAL 746R
MakeLotus
ModelElite
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,096 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 58,095 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,617 miles

Hazard warning lamps flashing fast

Mid exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,348 miles

All exhaust rubbers cracked

Hazards flashing fast

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,939 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight biow from rear exhaust joints.

Fail 27 May 2015 56,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Slight biow from rear exhaust joints.

Slight fault with horn (working at time of test)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Parkbrake lever nearside is in contact with brake hose

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear inner wheelarch has small cracks in fiberglass body

Fail 15 May 2014 56,585 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

All exhaust joints have a slight blow

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

Oil leak

Parkbrake lever nearside is in contact with brake hose

offside rear inner wheelarch has small cracks in fiberglass body

Pass 29 Jun 2008 55,984 miles

n/s rear brake flex getting perished

poor image both headlamps

some inbalance front brakes

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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UAL 746R is a 1976 Lotus Elite in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Elite models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,438 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 UAL 746R, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Elite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UAL 746R registered?

UAL 746R is a 1976 Lotus Elite, first registered on 6 December 1976.

Is UAL 746R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAL 746R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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