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M677 UMU

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,854 mi
Last recorded46,854 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM677 UMU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,997 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,487 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,505 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,987 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,371 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,719 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 32,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both wiper blades deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades deteriorating

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,805 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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M677 UMU is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M677 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.

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What year was M677 UMU registered?

M677 UMU is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M677 UMU safe to buy?

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