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M100 XUL

1994 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,041 mi
Last recorded81,041 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 XUL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,565 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,418 miles

Steering notchy.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,014 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 75,013 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,421 miles

Rear exhaust blowing

Steering feels notchy

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,407 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 71,432 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 71,432 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight leak n/s/f

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,028 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,310 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,906 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 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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