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M377 NJH

1994 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,259 mi
Last recorded100,259 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM377 NJH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 100,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,962 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 98,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,294 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,563 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,694 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 92,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,975 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 89,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 87,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 84,136 miles

rear flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2007 81,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,123 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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M377 NJH is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M377 NJH, 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 M377 NJH registered?

M377 NJH is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M377 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M377 NJH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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