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M6 LAN

1994 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,550 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,479 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 75,479 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

all brake worning lights on dash

Fail 20 Apr 2012 75,455 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 74,348 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 74,348 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,083 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 50,083 miles

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

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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M6 LAN is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M6 LAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M6 LAN?

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What year was M6 LAN registered?

M6 LAN is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M6 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 LAN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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