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UBK 15

1994 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,961 mi
Last recorded13,961 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBK 15
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 13,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 13,825 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 13,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 13,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,634 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 13,634 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n/s o/s very low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked to cords exp (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked to cords exp (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 13,624 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 13,624 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box is corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has A small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,613 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust box and pipe is corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 13,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise slight leak on exhaust front pipe

Pass 13 May 2014 13,581 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,560 miles

slight corrosion on rear disks

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 13,539 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 13,538 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,518 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 12,001 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 11,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR tyre starting to split but ply not exposed.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,963 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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UBK 15 is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,737 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 Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBK 15, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UBK 15 registered?

UBK 15 is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is UBK 15 safe to buy?

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