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M351 TNP

1994 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,867 mi
Last recorded73,867 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 TNP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,867 miles

Front both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 71,961 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 71,552 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2022 70,509 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,969 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,532 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 69,520 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s headlamp not popping up can not test aim (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on back of wheel (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nearside front mirror glass insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,685 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nearside front mirror glass insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,556 miles

advisory nearside rear hand brake cable has been rubbing fouling on road wheel

advisory note decelerometer brake test carry out due to low rear brake perfomance

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,523 miles

advisory note nearside rear handbrake cable is rubbing on road wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,497 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,038 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,973 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,506 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 42,500 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,572 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,770 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen out side swept zone

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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M351 TNP is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M351 TNP, 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 M351 TNP registered?

M351 TNP is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M351 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M351 TNP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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