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M100 TOP

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,845 mi
Last recorded89,845 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 TOP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 89,839 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 89,799 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 89,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 88,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 11 May 2017 87,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 87,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 87,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,059 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,281 miles

speedo light not working

Fail 25 Aug 2012 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

speedo light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,009 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 84,009 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,706 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 79,706 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,078 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 TOP is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TOP, 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 TOP registered?

M100 TOP is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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