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M100 GRW

1994 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,325 mi
Last recorded47,325 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 GRW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,279 miles

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,137 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,592 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 42,830 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,027 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 33,707 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 31,711 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,502 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 29,502 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 GRW is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GRW, 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 GRW registered?

M100 GRW is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is M100 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 GRW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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