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M100 MCE

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,425 mi
Last recorded131,425 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 MCE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 131,425 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 118,689 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 118,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 111,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 104,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 98,342 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,406 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 MCE is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MCE, 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 MCE registered?

M100 MCE is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is M100 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 MCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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