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M100 TRO

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,614 mi
Last recorded32,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 TRO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 32,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 31,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 31,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,652 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,817 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,110 miles

Rear tyre rubber cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,144 miles

Front tyres worn to limit.O/s rear disc pitted.

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 TRO is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TRO, 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

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What year was M100 TRO registered?

M100 TRO is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M100 TRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 TRO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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