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M100 BCK

1995 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,148 mi
Last recorded34,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 BCK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 34,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 33,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 31,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 30,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,773 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,773 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 25,407 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 25,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,643 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 BCK is a 1995 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BCK, 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 BCK registered?

M100 BCK is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 December 1995.

Is M100 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 BCK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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