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M100 LJR

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,163 miles

Oil leak.

Prevent further corrosion of rear chassis.

Tyres dated 2010.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,150 miles

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

steering / suspension parts corroded throw out

Fail 2 Oct 2020 88,150 miles

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

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

steering / suspension parts corroded throw out

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,963 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S AND O/S FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODING

N/S AND O/S REAR SUSPENSION CORRODING

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,727 miles

O/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 9 Apr 2018 87,727 miles

O/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,509 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in various points under car

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,509 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in various points under car

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,726 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2014 88,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on suspension components

rear discs corrodded

Pass 1 Apr 2013 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs corrodded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,440 miles

ADVISE O/S/R BRAKE DISC IS CORRODED

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,230 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 79,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,521 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine coolant leak

Near side sun visor drops down

Slight blow from front of exaust

Pass 8 Sep 2005 63,668 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LJR is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJR, 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 LJR is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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