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M100 CPJ

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,131 mi
Last recorded84,131 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 CPJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,822 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 83,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2024 83,476 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 83,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 81,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,154 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 79,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,259 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 73,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 72,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 71,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 66,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 63,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 58,407 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 54,618 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 54,618 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,843 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,879 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 CPJ is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CPJ, 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 CPJ registered?

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

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