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M307 COT

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,519 mi
Last recorded53,519 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM307 COT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 53,507 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 53,502 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,330 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,457 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2018 52,456 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced not opening (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,558 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 51,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Mudguard insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,976 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 50,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,544 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,838 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,057 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,080 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,856 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 38,797 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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M307 COT is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M307 COT, 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 M307 COT registered?

M307 COT is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M307 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M307 COT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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