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M410 TMG

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,295 mi
Last recorded117,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM410 TMG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 117,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,530 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2011 113,436 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 106,605 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 106,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 105,589 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 101,680 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 101,680 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,784 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 97,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ABS system not fitted to this vehicle from manufacture. spoke to vosa.

Brake warning lights on dash.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,244 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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M410 TMG is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M410 TMG, 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 M410 TMG registered?

M410 TMG is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M410 TMG safe to buy?

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