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M100 BVA

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,706 mi
Last recorded83,706 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,567 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 83,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 83,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 83,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 82,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,190 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,108 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,627 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,081 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,444 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,647 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,500 miles

Slight blow on exhaust

Slight play in nearside rear hub

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,090 miles

Slight blow on front exhaust joint

Slight play in offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,479 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,873 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 BVA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BVA, 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 BVA registered?

M100 BVA is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M100 BVA safe to buy?

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