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M100 TYP

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,519 mi
Last recorded28,519 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 TYP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 28,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,129 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,534 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 26,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,472 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 26,105 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 TYP is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M100 TYP registered?

M100 TYP is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 September 1995.

Is M100 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 TYP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M100 TYP have outstanding finance?

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