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K85 MMF

1993 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Lotus Elan59,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 MMF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 74,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 74,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 74,465 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,372 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,939 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 72,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,661 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 72,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,735 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 71,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,132 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sidewalls of both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sidewalls of both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,803 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 67,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre walls cracking ?

Pass 21 May 2008 62,881 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 62,881 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 62,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 62,032 miles

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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K85 MMF is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,953 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 K85 MMF, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K85 MMF registered?

K85 MMF is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K85 MMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K85 MMF shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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