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M459 MYL

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,275 mi
Last recorded61,275 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 MYL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,275 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 61,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

cam cover oil leak

n/s/f tyre has a damaged sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,169 miles

engine sump damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,169 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

engine sump damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight damage on n/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,686 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,262 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,730 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,733 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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M459 MYL is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M459 MYL, 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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What year was M459 MYL registered?

M459 MYL is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M459 MYL safe to buy?

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