MOT Status
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132,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak Hose on top of thermostat housing/ cylinder head outlet ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak Hose on top of thermostat housing/ cylinder head outlet ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Radiator fan noisy
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Radiator fan noisy
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
horn poor
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M100 WJF is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?
M100 WJF is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 April 1995.
Is M100 WJF safe to buy?
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