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M18 URR

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,310 mi
Last recorded10,310 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 URR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2023 10,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 10,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 10,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 10,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 7,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,139 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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M18 URR is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M18 URR, 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 M18 URR registered?

M18 URR is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is M18 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 URR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M18 URR have outstanding finance?

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