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M431 VCT

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,580 mi
Last recorded58,580 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 VCT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 58,580 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 57,437 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 56,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 56,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 55,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 55,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,757 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,293 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,196 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,978 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,978 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,317 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,352 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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M431 VCT is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 M431 VCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M431 VCT registered?

M431 VCT is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is M431 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M431 VCT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M431 VCT have outstanding finance?

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