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M330 FBB

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,883 mi
Last recorded89,883 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM330 FBB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,277 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,347 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,748 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,597 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,593 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,734 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,733 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,940 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,863 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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M330 FBB is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M330 FBB, 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 M330 FBB registered?

M330 FBB is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M330 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M330 FBB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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