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M16 LOT

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,869 mi
Last recorded50,869 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 50,351 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 50,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,696 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 49,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,024 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,827 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 48,827 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,709 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,612 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 48,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,682 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,612 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 43,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M16 LOT 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 83.3%.

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 M16 LOT, 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 M16 LOT registered?

M16 LOT is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is M16 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 LOT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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