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M100 LDC

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,249 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 80,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 80,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriated (perrished)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,632 miles

auxiliary belt deteriorated

brake fluid level a little low

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust system is still fully supported by other exhaust mountings

front outer brake pads starting to wear thin

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

under vehicle metal brake pipes have slight corrrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2010 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxiliary belt deteriorated

brake fluid level a little low

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken but exhaust system is still fully supported by other exhaust mountings

front outer brake pads starting to wear thin

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

under vehicle metal brake pipes have slight corrrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,120 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS UPRITE...

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 74,724 miles

REAR CHASSIS GETTING RUSTY...

Fail 20 Aug 2007 74,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR CHASSIS GETTING RUSTY...

Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,675 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 LDC is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

M100 LDC is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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