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M715 HPL

1994 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,957 mi
Last recorded50,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM715 HPL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 50,894 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 50,760 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake travel

Fail 1 Feb 2023 50,699 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake travel

Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,338 miles

park brake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2022 50,338 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

park brake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2021 50,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 50,238 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,878 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,621 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 49,611 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,494 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 46,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 46,860 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,048 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,048 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,350 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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M715 HPL is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M715 HPL, 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

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What year was M715 HPL registered?

M715 HPL is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M715 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M715 HPL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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