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M515 CCA

1994 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,954 mi
Last recorded55,954 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 CCA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 55,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 55,954 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,106 miles

DAMAGE TO ENGINE SUMP

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,744 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 51,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 48,658 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 48,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 47,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,880 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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M515 CCA is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M515 CCA, 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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What year was M515 CCA registered?

M515 CCA is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M515 CCA safe to buy?

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