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M100 ALH

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 ALH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,834 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,827 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,330 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 84,330 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,608 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,902 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 81,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 80,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 80,383 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 80,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 79,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 78,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 77,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 77,681 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES ABIT CORRODED

Pass 6 May 2006 76,802 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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M100 ALH is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 65,228 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 M100 ALH, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M100 ALH registered?

M100 ALH is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 May 1995.

Is M100 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 ALH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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