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M100 ELA

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,197 mi
Last recorded70,197 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 ELA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 70,197 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,847 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 69,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,883 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,883 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 67,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 67,473 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,842 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,019 miles

advisory note both front braided brake hoses are insure loose

Fail 14 Jan 2014 60,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,480 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

parking brake warning lamp not working

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,611 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,024 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 31,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,981 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 ELA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ELA, 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 ELA registered?

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

Is M100 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 ELA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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