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M129 UKX

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,828 mi
Last recorded76,828 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 UKX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 18 Sep 2023 76,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 23 Jul 2022 76,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 76,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,269 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,307 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 72,306 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,425 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,425 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 69,175 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 68,539 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 68,539 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,058 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 68,056 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 67,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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M129 UKX is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M129 UKX, 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 M129 UKX registered?

M129 UKX is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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