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M662 EWY

1995 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

46,836 mi
Last recorded46,836 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM662 EWY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 46,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,808 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 43,806 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,535 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 42,499 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,214 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 41,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,841 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,202 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 40,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2012 40,176 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,995 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 38,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 37,372 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 37,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake long range travel

Pass 20 May 2009 33,965 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,965 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 28,955 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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M662 EWY is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 M662 EWY, 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 M662 EWY registered?

M662 EWY is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M662 EWY safe to buy?

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