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M100 NJW

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,660 mi
Last recorded102,660 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,542 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,275 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 102,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,288 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 101,243 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,938 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 99,933 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,327 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 96,386 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 96,333 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2010 95,804 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2010 95,802 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 95,582 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 95,582 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside & nearside rear brake discs show light corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,524 miles

rear registration plate shows slight deterioration

slight play in offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 May 2008 93,524 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

rear brake discs show light corrosion

rear registration plate shows slight deterioration

slight play in offside & nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,093 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Sep 2005 87,877 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 87,860 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate is starting to seperate

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 NJW is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NJW, 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 NJW registered?

M100 NJW is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is M100 NJW safe to buy?

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