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M23 RBH

1994 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,191 mi
Last recorded18,191 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RBH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 18,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,812 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 17,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 17,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,485 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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M23 RBH is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M23 RBH, 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 M23 RBH registered?

M23 RBH is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M23 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 RBH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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