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UEC 632M

1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,388 mi
Last recorded61,388 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 13044,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 632M
MakeLotus
ModelElan + 2S 130
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 60,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,276 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,741 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 59,651 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,591 miles

REAR DRIVE SHAFT RUBBER COUPLINGS BECOMING PERISHED.ALL 4.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,506 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,396 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,856 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,856 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,730 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 58,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan + 2S 130?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
Stop lamp not working 17
parking brake recording little or no effort 17
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UEC 632M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 44,255 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 + 2S 130 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UEC 632M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan + 2S 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Lotus Elan + 2S 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEC 632M registered?

UEC 632M is a 1973 Lotus Elan + 2S 130, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is UEC 632M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEC 632M shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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