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M33 LAN

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 75,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 75,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,243 miles

rear foot brake effort only just met

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,087 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak near to heater valve. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame/suspension components are corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre is perished, has a deep cut in the tread and is worn to 3 mm.

Rear sub-frame/suspension components are corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,087 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak near to heater valve. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame/suspension components are corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre is perished, has a deep cut in the tread and is worn to 3 mm.

Rear sub-frame/suspension components are corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,616 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,005 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing low on very inner edge.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,232 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,677 miles

o/s/r tyre

rear discs

Fail 9 Jun 2008 65,674 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s/r tyre

rear discs

Pass 21 May 2007 60,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 54,353 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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M33 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M33 LAN, 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 M33 LAN registered?

M33 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M33 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 LAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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