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M100 TWO

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 110,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 109,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 108,672 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 108,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,196 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 108,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 107,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 107,424 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 107,413 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,545 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 103,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,358 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 74,541 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 TWO is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TWO, 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 TWO?

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What year was M100 TWO registered?

M100 TWO is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M100 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 TWO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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