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M622 BMA

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,435 mi
Last recorded31,435 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM622 BMA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 31,435 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 31,425 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 30,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,296 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,269 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,183 miles

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,000 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 26,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,317 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 26,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,866 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge also Both front tyres are starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,076 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,743 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 21,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,360 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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M622 BMA is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M622 BMA, 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 M622 BMA registered?

M622 BMA is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M622 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M622 BMA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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