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M811 RJB

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM811 RJB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,281 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 116,086 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 115,825 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 112,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,586 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 105,577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,045 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 102,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 99,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 98,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 96,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2010 96,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,025 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,826 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 90,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 88,191 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 88,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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M811 RJB is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M811 RJB, 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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M811 RJB is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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