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M100 NMY

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 119,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 109,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 103,858 miles

both front brake pipes been greased

Pass 17 May 2010 100,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 95,367 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 91,856 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 91,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,576 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 75,723 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN. †NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE. †LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE.

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 NMY 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 91.7%.

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 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

M100 NMY is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 October 1995.

Is M100 NMY safe to buy?

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