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M100 TBO

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,834 mi
Last recorded61,834 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 61,834 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear h/brake lever on brake calliper staying on

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 61,757 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers parking in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear h/brake lever on brake calliper staying on

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 61,178 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Auxiliary water pump showing signs of water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damper corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damper corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 61,173 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Auxiliary water pump showing signs of water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damper corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damper corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 61,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant loss (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,043 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 57,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,591 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 56,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 54,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,321 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,321 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,115 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,105 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,716 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,235 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 53,234 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 44,935 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 44,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 44,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,783 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 TBO is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 TBO, 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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M100 TBO is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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