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36 RMD

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,027 mi
Last recorded59,027 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 RMD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 59,027 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,559 miles

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

coil springs corroding

front inner arch covers slightly fouling tyres

ignition circuit is on when headlights switched on and ignition is off

perishing to all tyres noted

slight wear to nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,559 miles

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

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

coil springs corroding

front inner arch covers slightly fouling tyres

ignition circuit is on when headlights switched on and ignition is off

perishing to all tyres noted

slight wear to nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2007 58,906 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 56,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ignition switches on with lights

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,843 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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36 RMD is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 36 RMD, 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 36 RMD registered?

36 RMD is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 36 RMD safe to buy?

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