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M100 FRN

1994 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,916 mi
Last recorded88,916 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 FRN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 88,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 88,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,146 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,585 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,692 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 86,635 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,963 miles

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

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

Rear rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 81,539 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim also slight buckle on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,859 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 77,847 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions test not carried out

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,479 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 56,360 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 FRN is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRN, 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 M100 FRN registered?

M100 FRN is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is M100 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 FRN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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