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M100 LSE

1994 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 LSE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,047 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 89,846 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,348 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 88,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 87,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,869 miles

nsf tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,091 miles

coolant leak under radiator

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,794 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 74,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,795 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 LSE is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LSE, 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 M100 LSE registered?

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

Is M100 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 LSE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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