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M535 KJT

1994 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,125 mi
Last recorded115,125 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 KJT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,091 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 114,091 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 112,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,762 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most rear suspension components and all rear of main chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 111,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot is leaking

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most rear suspension components and all rear of main chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,923 miles

Both rear anti lock bias valves are not functioning as intended, premature lock up is occuring

Fail 22 Nov 2021 109,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake anti lock devise is not functioning as intended

Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Nov 2020 107,707 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,317 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 105,982 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 105,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,584 miles

advice all suspension parts are corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,245 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,485 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,782 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,432 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,509 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,826 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,056 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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M535 KJT is a 1994 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M535 KJT, 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 M535 KJT registered?

M535 KJT is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 November 1994.

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