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M63 RTF

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,579 mi
Last recorded66,579 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM63 RTF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,838 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,910 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,662 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Slight play in both rear bearings

Fail 1 May 2013 59,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Slight play in both rear bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2013 59,637 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

offside and nearside front tyres perrished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,575 miles

coolant low

front springs rusty

horn has a grating sound

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 15 May 2007 54,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M63 RTF is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M63 RTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M63 RTF registered?

M63 RTF is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M63 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M63 RTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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