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M100 ELW

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 89,982 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 89,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,881 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,444 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 89,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

low effort from rear brakes n/s and o/s

sump damaged.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,827 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,867 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,951 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,933 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,746 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,361 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,469 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,224 miles

knock from steering but no play detected

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knock from steering but no play detected

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,188 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,145 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,347 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 70,258 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 69,419 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 ELW is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

M100 ELW is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M100 ELW safe to buy?

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