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M100 CLP

1994 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,816 mi
Last recorded22,816 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 CLP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 22,816 miles

All four coil-springs are rusty and slightly corroded.

Pass 6 May 2025 22,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,337 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 21,315 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)

EML on intermittent

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,402 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,466 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,293 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 14,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 5,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,439 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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M100 CLP is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M100 CLP, 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

How do I check the history of M100 CLP?

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What year was M100 CLP registered?

M100 CLP is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M100 CLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 CLP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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