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M100 KDM

1994 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,750 mi
Last recorded38,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 38,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 38,400 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 38,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint insecure and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 38,042 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,828 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 36,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front very slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 36,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front very slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 35,606 miles

exhaust middle section starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,256 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake pipes greased and hidden by inner covers

Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,255 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake pipes greased and hidden by inner covers

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,407 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front inner covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,389 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,766 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,307 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,212 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,568 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 21,563 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,114 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 KDM is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KDM, 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 KDM registered?

M100 KDM is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M100 KDM safe to buy?

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