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M100 LLN

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,233 mi
Last recorded57,233 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 57,233 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,842 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 56,833 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,235 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 50,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,745 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 LLN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LLN, 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 LLN registered?

M100 LLN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M100 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 LLN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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