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M621 LAY

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,273 mi
Last recorded68,273 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM621 LAY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,273 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 67,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,279 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 66,279 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 64,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2018 64,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,236 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear (6.1.A.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,940 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

interior rear view mirror insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

interior rear view mirror insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,709 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,504 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,063 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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M621 LAY is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M621 LAY, 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 M621 LAY registered?

M621 LAY is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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