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UMA 947J

1970 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,951 mi
Last recorded61,951 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 Lotus Elan51,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMA 947J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 61,781 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 61,781 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2010 61,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 61,556 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 61,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,352 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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UMA 947J is a 1970 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 UMA 947J, 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

How do I check the history of UMA 947J?

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What year was UMA 947J registered?

UMA 947J is a 1970 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 October 1970.

Is UMA 947J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMA 947J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UMA 947J have outstanding finance?

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