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M630 GRY

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,884 mi
Last recorded45,884 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM630 GRY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 45,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,355 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,517 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,483 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,753 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 25,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,635 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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M630 GRY is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 M630 GRY, 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 M630 GRY registered?

M630 GRY is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M630 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M630 GRY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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