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M411 LPB

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,642 mi
Last recorded62,642 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM411 LPB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 62,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 62,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 61,657 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,304 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 61,304 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,255 miles

Front number plate in windscreen

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,254 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,247 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 60,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,747 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,663 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,889 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,206 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 57,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 57,018 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 55,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 54,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,611 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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M411 LPB 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 81.8%.

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 M411 LPB, 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

How do I check the history of M411 LPB?

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What year was M411 LPB registered?

M411 LPB is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M411 LPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M411 LPB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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