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UGK 725M

1973 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,847 mi
Last recorded45,847 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGK 725M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 45,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 45,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,026 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 45,019 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,819 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,459 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 44,453 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front road wheel scored by front suspension arms advise condition check

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Slight play to both sides inner rack joints

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,895 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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UGK 725M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 50,618 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 UGK 725M, 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 53 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 UGK 725M registered?

UGK 725M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 October 1973.

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