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M759 PRA

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,415 mi
Last recorded51,415 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM759 PRA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,415 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,907 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,085 miles

advise rear tyre wear

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,348 miles

advise rear tyre wear

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,514 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,266 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 47,260 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side wiper splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,227 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

wiper blades poor advise replacement both

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 43,299 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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M759 PRA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M759 PRA, 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 M759 PRA registered?

M759 PRA is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M759 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M759 PRA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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