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M266 KPA

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,353 mi
Last recorded68,353 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 KPA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 68,280 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 68,280 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,973 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,330 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 67,313 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,092 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,866 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall very slightly damaged.

Offiside rear tyre starting to perish slightly.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack slightly.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,662 miles

Slight cracking on offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,758 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight dent on offside front wheel rim.

Tread depth on inside edge of nearside front tyre worn low.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,515 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 57,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 55,643 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 55,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,384 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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M266 KPA is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M266 KPA, 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 M266 KPA registered?

M266 KPA is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 November 1994.

Is M266 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M266 KPA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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