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M791 KUH

1995 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM791 KUH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 115,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,619 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 112,210 miles

service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2021 111,382 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 111,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,887 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,346 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 99,089 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 94,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 92,252 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 90,080 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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M791 KUH is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Purple 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 M791 KUH, 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 M791 KUH registered?

M791 KUH is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M791 KUH safe to buy?

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