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M371 UME

1994 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,025 mi
Last recorded54,025 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 UME
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 54,025 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive nearside of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 53,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,175 miles

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2022 52,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,693 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 52,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,719 miles

hand brake no reserve travel

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,955 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,339 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 48,337 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,920 miles

slight play in rear wheelbearings front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2012 45,920 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

slight play in rear wheelbearings front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,454 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever travel high

nearside steering rack/arm damp

slight play rear hubs/bearings

slightr play steering arms

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 43,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 43,105 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY ANTI ROLL LINK JOINT LOWER STRUT N/S FRONT

Pass 22 May 2007 42,817 miles

advise parking brake close to end of reserve

Pass 18 May 2006 42,754 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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M371 UME is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M371 UME, 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 M371 UME registered?

M371 UME is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is M371 UME safe to buy?

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