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UYN 720M

1973 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,711 mi
Last recorded44,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan50,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYN 720M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

driveshaft rubber joints perished

slight wear in handbrake clevis pins

Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

driveshaft rubber joints perished

slight wear in handbrake clevis pins

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,711 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 44,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight deterioration to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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UYN 720M is a 1973 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UYN 720M, 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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What year was UYN 720M registered?

UYN 720M is a 1973 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is UYN 720M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYN 720M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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