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M100 OUT

1996 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 OUT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 74,678 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 74,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,651 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 74,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 74,429 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,787 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 73,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight Not Flipping Up

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,053 miles

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Fail 24 Jun 2016 68,053 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,615 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 66,562 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,735 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,531 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 54,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,434 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 OUT is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 53,185 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 OUT, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M100 OUT registered?

M100 OUT is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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