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M100 WJF

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,877 mi
Last recorded132,877 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 132,877 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 132,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 132,458 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,031 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 132,031 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))

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,037 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 131,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 128,466 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 128,463 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,894 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,891 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,516 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 118,511 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,792 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,754 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 116,385 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 116,383 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 116,378 miles

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.

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 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.

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