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M16 LAN

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,589 mi
Last recorded35,589 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 35,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 35,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,839 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 34,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front,off side rear and near side rear wheel bearings making a slight noise

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,669 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 28,661 miles

Lower Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,458 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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M16 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 65,228 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 M16 LAN, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M16 LAN registered?

M16 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M16 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 LAN 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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