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M686 UMM

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,396 mi
Last recorded64,396 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 UMM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 64,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 64,102 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 64,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Does not come all the way up when switched on (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,699 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking equalising valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,073 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,777 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 61,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,013 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 60,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,869 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front body damage

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,047 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,036 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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M686 UMM is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M686 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 31 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M686 UMM registered?

M686 UMM is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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