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ULJ 115J

1970 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,043 mi
Last recorded74,043 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULJ 115J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 74,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 75,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 73,630 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s steering rack rubber mounting showing signs of wear

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion

Fail 11 May 2010 73,630 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s steering rack rubber mounting showing signs of wear

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,576 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 73,553 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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ULJ 115J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ULJ 115J, 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 ULJ 115J registered?

ULJ 115J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is ULJ 115J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULJ 115J shows 7 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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