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M108 ECL

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,027 mi
Last recorded35,027 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM108 ECL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 34,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2023 34,139 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2022 33,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 32,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,438 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,967 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,238 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,691 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,859 miles

emission specific only

Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,196 miles

test emission vechicle specific only

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,433 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,395 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,654 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 23,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,404 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,635 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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M108 ECL is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M108 ECL, 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 M108 ECL?

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What year was M108 ECL registered?

M108 ECL is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M108 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M108 ECL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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