MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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UPD 286M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 UPD 286M, 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.
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How do I check the history of UPD 286M?
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What year was UPD 286M registered?
UPD 286M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 November 1973.
Is UPD 286M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPD 286M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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