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UEV 675K

1972 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,448 mi
Last recorded84,448 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEV 675K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 84,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 84,376 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,376 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

near side front bottom trunion has play

off side front bottom trunion has play

Pass 23 May 2014 84,125 miles

off side rear iner rubber drive shaft joint is spliting

Pass 28 May 2013 83,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 83,968 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 83,968 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 83,669 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2010 83,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 29 May 2009 83,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 82,972 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 82,725 miles

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

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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UEV 675K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 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 UEV 675K, 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 54 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 UEV 675K registered?

UEV 675K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 June 1972.

Is UEV 675K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEV 675K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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