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L6 PGS

1994 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,775 mi
Last recorded94,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 PGS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,775 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 93,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 92,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,833 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 87,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,194 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 81,276 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 81,276 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 79,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 77,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,367 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 71,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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L6 PGS is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L6 PGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L6 PGS registered?

L6 PGS is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is L6 PGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 PGS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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