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M139 LPL

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,057 mi
Last recorded33,057 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 LPL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 33,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 31,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 30,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 29,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 29,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 27,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 27,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 25,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,930 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 23,922 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,386 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 23,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 22,944 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 22,944 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 22,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,784 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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M139 LPL is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M139 LPL, 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 M139 LPL registered?

M139 LPL is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M139 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M139 LPL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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