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M757 TMK

1994 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,087 mi
Last recorded110,087 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM757 TMK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 110,087 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 110,087 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Damage to N/S/F Wing

N/S/F & O/S/F Inner CV Boots are leaking

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 105,712 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,528 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 97,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r and n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,537 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 90,537 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,627 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 81,627 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both right hand tyres close to the limit

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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M757 TMK is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M757 TMK, 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.

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What year was M757 TMK registered?

M757 TMK is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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