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M675 UMU

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM675 UMU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 106,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubber securing grommet damaged. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,324 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 103,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger mounting perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 101,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 96,788 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 96,775 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 95,564 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,463 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,711 miles

travel to parking lever

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 69,803 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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M675 UMU is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M675 UMU, 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 M675 UMU registered?

M675 UMU is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M675 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M675 UMU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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