CarVerify

Free Car Check

M100 TGC

1994 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,590 mi
Last recorded57,590 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 TGC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 57,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 57,070 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 55,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 55,612 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 55,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 54,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,374 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 46,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front 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
Full Lotus Elan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M100 TGC is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TGC, 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

How do I check the history of M100 TGC?

You can check the full history of M100 TGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M100 TGC registered?

M100 TGC is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1994.

Is M100 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 TGC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M100 TGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M100 TGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.