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M14 MRG

1994 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,851 mi
Last recorded60,851 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 MRG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 60,612 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,414 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,227 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 60,099 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 59,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,395 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,496 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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M14 MRG is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Yellow 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 M14 MRG, 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 M14 MRG registered?

M14 MRG is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M14 MRG safe to buy?

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