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M664 XCL

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,546 mi
Last recorded100,546 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM664 XCL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 100,546 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake.

N/S Park brake low effort.

O/S/F Brake binding.

Rear service brakes low effort.

Slight wear in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 15 May 2014 97,823 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2014 97,848 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 95,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 23 May 2012 92,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 92,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf wheel slight binding

Fail 8 Oct 2011 92,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,735 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 83,735 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 69,385 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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M664 XCL is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M664 XCL, 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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M664 XCL is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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