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M100 STO

1996 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,807 mi
Last recorded59,807 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 STO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 59,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s and o.s front to rear pipes rear unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,362 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,150 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON WALL

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON WALL

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,734 miles

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 10 Apr 2014 45,352 miles

Exhaust back box clamp snapped

Grease round o/s/f Cv boot not split or loose

Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,352 miles

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

Exhaust back box clamp snapped

Grease round o/s/f Cv boot not split or loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,297 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,523 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,067 miles

most underbody suspension components have a coating of surface rust.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,855 miles

suspension components coated with a layer of surface rust.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 39,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

suspension components coated with a layer of surface rust.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,109 miles

extensive corrosion throughout underbody and suspension components.these are currently safe and meet mot requirements at this time.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 37,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXTENSIVE CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,625 miles

Front flexi brake hose ferals rusty. †Both rear tyes treads cracking.

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 STO is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 53,185 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 STO, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M100 STO registered?

M100 STO is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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