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M767 KRU

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,891 mi
Last recorded49,891 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM767 KRU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 49,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,699 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,279 miles

Front tyres 12 yrs old

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres 20+ yrs old

Pass 17 Aug 2019 48,836 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 47,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 47,454 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,439 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,912 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,874 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,205 miles

front brake calipers extremely close to wheels

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,415 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,414 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,807 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 32,805 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M767 KRU is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M767 KRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M767 KRU registered?

M767 KRU is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M767 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M767 KRU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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