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M668 TUK

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,693 mi
Last recorded64,693 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM668 TUK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,693 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 64,675 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 62,955 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,741 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front tyres perrishing on side walls

Pass 26 May 2011 58,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 6 May 2011 58,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

o/s/r antiroll bar drop link gaiter split. All discs rusted (lack of use ?. Exhaust leak at front to centre joint. Both front tyre sidewalls badly cracked advise replacement.Brake fluid dirty advise change.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,500 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 58,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,641 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2009 57,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,028 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,689 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 55,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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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M668 TUK is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M668 TUK, 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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M668 TUK is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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