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M417 SRO

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,328 mi
Last recorded73,328 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 SRO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,328 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 72,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 69,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 68,064 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 67,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,261 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 66,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,714 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,583 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,123 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 45,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,467 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,980 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 37,106 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,106 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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M417 SRO is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M417 SRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M417 SRO registered?

M417 SRO is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M417 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M417 SRO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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