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M711 AHJ

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,124 mi
Last recorded64,124 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM711 AHJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,165 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,755 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,727 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,049 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 56,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,668 miles

Brake pedal rubber has slight worn area

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,804 miles

off side front cv boot showing sings of leaking

screw in near side rear tyre

slight play in centre rack bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

off side front cv boot showing sings of leaking

screw in near side rear tyre

slight play in centre rack bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,447 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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M711 AHJ is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M711 AHJ, 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 M711 AHJ registered?

M711 AHJ is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M711 AHJ safe to buy?

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