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M400 STE

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,822 mi
Last recorded81,822 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 STE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,822 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Parking brake warning illuminated

Fail 22 Nov 2019 81,822 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning illuminated

Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,439 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2017 80,685 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)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,475 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 80,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 68,657 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 68,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,081 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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M400 STE is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M400 STE, 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 M400 STE registered?

M400 STE is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M400 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 STE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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