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L10 TVS

1994 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,438 mi
Last recorded42,438 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 TVS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 42,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damaged and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 42,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damaged and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 42,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,916 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 40,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door mirror glass lose

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,714 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 31 Mar 2011 38,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,206 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 35,206 miles

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

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

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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L10 TVS is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,737 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 L10 TVS, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L10 TVS registered?

L10 TVS is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L10 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L10 TVS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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