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M100 AWA

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,539 mi
Last recorded132,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 AWA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 132,539 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 132,377 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 132,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 130,778 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 130,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 130,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 129,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 129,368 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 128,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 128,587 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 128,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 126,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 124,833 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 121,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 115,144 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 115,121 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 111,320 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2007 104,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,105 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 95,105 miles

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

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 AWA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M100 AWA registered?

M100 AWA is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M100 AWA safe to buy?

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