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M433 DEX

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,373 mi
Last recorded92,373 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM433 DEX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 92,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,363 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 92,178 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,099 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 91,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,911 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 91,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,383 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,383 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,261 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2014 91,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,605 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 90,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,310 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,310 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,198 miles

parking brake will need adjustment soon

Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,502 miles

parking brake will need adjustment soon

Fail 19 Sep 2007 86,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 84,601 miles

Hand brake could do with some adjustment

Fail 21 Sep 2005 82,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 82,821 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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M433 DEX is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M433 DEX, 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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M433 DEX is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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