MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,451 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing
Offside Rear drive shaft coupling deteriorated
o/s rear driveshaft rubber coupling deteriorated
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
o/s rear driveshaft rubber coupling deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Battery insecure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UVU 380K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 UVU 380K, 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.
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How do I check the history of UVU 380K?
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What year was UVU 380K registered?
UVU 380K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 May 1972.
Is UVU 380K safe to buy?
The MOT history for UVU 380K shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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