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M813 GNR

1994 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,263 mi
Last recorded37,263 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM813 GNR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 37,263 miles

Coolant leak lower part of radiator ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button on lever sticking slightly (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 May 2021 37,263 miles

Coolant leak lower part of radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button on lever sticking slightly (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,021 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 36,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 36,801 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 36,794 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine mil light intermitatly on and off

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,955 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,699 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,402 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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M813 GNR is a 1994 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M813 GNR, 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 M813 GNR registered?

M813 GNR is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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