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M416 MPJ

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM416 MPJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever travel

Fail 25 Feb 2021 74,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever travel

Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,170 miles

all discs have surface rust

n/s/r bearing slight play

steering rack damp

suspension components heavily corroded

vehicle been standing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,167 miles

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

all discs have surface rust

n/s/r bearing slight play

steering rack damp

suspension components heavily corroded

vehicle been standing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,109 miles

f pads wearing

vehicle been standing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,023 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,404 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 73,404 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 72,413 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 71,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin on inside

Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 70,483 miles

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

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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M416 MPJ is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 65,228 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 M416 MPJ, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M416 MPJ is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 June 1995.

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