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M100 PDT

1996 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 PDT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 29,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 28,877 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 28,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 28,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 27,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 26,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,288 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,933 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre treads cracked

Chips in windscreen

Engine oily

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Temp gauge reading incorrectly

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 17,100 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 PDT is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PDT, 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 PDT registered?

M100 PDT is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is M100 PDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 PDT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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