MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,041 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering notchy.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Light unit doesnt rise (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Light unit doesnt rise (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Light unit doesnt rise (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Light unit doesnt rise (1.7.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust blowing
Steering feels notchy
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear exhaust blowing
Steering feels notchy
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight leak n/s/f
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M100 XUL is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?
M100 XUL is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 November 1994.
Is M100 XUL safe to buy?
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