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M396 PKO

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 PKO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 82,251 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,526 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 72,210 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 71,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 71,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all nearside lamps inoperative on hazard switch (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2021 71,278 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,566 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,740 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,218 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s sunvisor not locked in the up position!

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,696 miles

front and rear brake disc,s could be better

rear number plate in por condition

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,973 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 46,973 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 46,051 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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M396 PKO is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M396 PKO, 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 M396 PKO registered?

M396 PKO is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M396 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M396 PKO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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