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UEC 859M

1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,318 mi
Last recorded50,318 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 13061,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 859M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,318 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 50,303 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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UEC 859M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 61,920 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UEC 859M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UEC 859M registered?

UEC 859M is a 1974 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 21 January 1974.

Is UEC 859M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEC 859M shows 3 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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