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M620 YVG

1994 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,475 mi
Last recorded73,475 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM620 YVG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,049 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On top of cooler slight misting. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly when turned by hand.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,737 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,494 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 68,494 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Brake pedal has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,476 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,410 miles

Nearside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,354 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades judder

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,055 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,055 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,853 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 66,059 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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M620 YVG 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 88%.

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 M620 YVG, 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

How do I check the history of M620 YVG?

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What year was M620 YVG registered?

M620 YVG is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is M620 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M620 YVG shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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