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M100 PCF

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,135 mi
Last recorded47,135 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 46,873 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,575 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,216 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,106 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 46,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 44,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,938 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 43,934 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,669 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 40,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 39,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,904 miles

Both front tyres cracking on side walls

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,412 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,144 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.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 PCF is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

M100 PCF is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M100 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 PCF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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