MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,822 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Parking brake warning illuminated
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake warning illuminated
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
parking brake warning lamp illuminated
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)
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)
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)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of M400 STE?
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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.
Does M400 STE have outstanding finance?
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