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M100 LDT

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,381 mi
Last recorded34,381 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 34,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 34,049 miles

Damage to sump pan and leaking oil.

Fail 13 Oct 2023 34,048 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))

Damage to sump pan and leaking oil.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 30,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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 30,823 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 27,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 23,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,644 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,080 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 14,766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,534 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,898 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,843 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 10,901 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 LDT is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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