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M130 XYB

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,088 mi
Last recorded29,088 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM130 XYB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 27,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 27,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 24,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 20,037 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 20,037 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 18,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,997 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,791 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 16,789 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,448 miles

All tyres perishing on inner edges of tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 3,395 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 3,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 2,967 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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M130 XYB is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M130 XYB, 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 M130 XYB registered?

M130 XYB is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M130 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M130 XYB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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