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UAY 50H

1970 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,008 mi
Last recorded34,008 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAY 50H
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 34,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 33,508 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 33,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,390 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 32,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,117 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2012 31,584 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,297 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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UAY 50H is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 UAY 50H, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAY 50H registered?

UAY 50H is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is UAY 50H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAY 50H shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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