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M100 NMK

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,529 mi
Last recorded50,529 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 50,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 49,620 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,385 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 42,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,853 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,415 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,720 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 37,718 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 37,012 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 NMK is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red 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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

M100 NMK is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M100 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 NMK 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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