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M2 ELN

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

120,761 mi
Last recorded120,761 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 ELN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 120,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,945 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 115,115 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 105,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,925 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires slight adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,824 miles

Front number slightly insecure need slight attention

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires slight adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,659 miles

Exhaust mounting broken at rear

Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,659 miles

Exhaust mounting broken at rear

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2013 77,753 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,575 miles

Front brake hose,s need slight adjustment

Pass 21 May 2011 72,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 70,885 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Front number plate needs slight attention

Pass 30 May 2009 67,774 miles

Slight corrosion on all road springs

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,706 miles

Handbrake needs slight attention

Offside rear wheel bearing needs slight attention

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,977 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 61,778 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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M2 ELN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M2 ELN, 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 M2 ELN registered?

M2 ELN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M2 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 ELN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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