MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,534 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Headlamp not working on dipped beam X2 lamp units not rising (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam X2 lamp units not rising (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part chaffing on track rod end (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak ()
park brake efficiency only just met
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
both front brake hoses are placed very close to steering track rods,not touching at time of mot test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BODY UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UYN 717M is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
Across all 1971 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 49,460 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 UYN 717M, 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 55 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 UYN 717M?
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What year was UYN 717M registered?
UYN 717M is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is UYN 717M safe to buy?
The MOT history for UYN 717M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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