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M44 JAN

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,471 mi
Last recorded12,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 JAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 12,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 12,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 12,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 12,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 12,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 12,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 12,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 12,132 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 11,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,793 miles

h/brake button stickey

rear n/plate deterating

Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,459 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,384 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 11,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake is almost at the end of its travel

Pass 17 May 2007 11,278 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorat

Pass 3 May 2006 11,195 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M44 JAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M44 JAN, 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 M44 JAN registered?

M44 JAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M44 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 JAN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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