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M674 UMM

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,645 mi
Last recorded97,645 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM674 UMM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 97,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear service brake effort low

Fail 2 Apr 2025 97,645 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear service brake effort low

Pass 5 May 2023 97,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake effort slightly low

Fail 20 Apr 2023 97,505 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,436 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 97,436 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,351 miles

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

Horn not working properly muffled (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot stretched and poorly fitted but not leaking

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,592 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M674 UMM is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M674 UMM, 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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M674 UMM is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 December 1994.

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