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M207 BCL

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,345 mi
Last recorded56,345 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 BCL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,776 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,740 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component noisy (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 53,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation offside and nearside (1.2.1 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 52,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,999 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner tread edge

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,039 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever.

STRONG ADVISE; Oil leak from damaged sump.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,807 miles

ENGINE SUMP IS DAMAGED

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

N/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,161 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,462 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 48,462 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid discoloured

coolant leak (bottom hose)

rear brake discs building corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,831 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,854 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded at joint

rear brake discs building corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,820 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,529 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,182 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 42,356 miles

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2006 37,791 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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M207 BCL is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M207 BCL, 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 M207 BCL registered?

M207 BCL is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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