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M87 TSS

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,937 mi
Last recorded21,937 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 TSS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 21,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 20,651 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 19,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 18,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 15,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 14,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 14,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 13,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,132 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 5,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 3,359 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 3,310 miles

rear brake performance low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 3,207 miles

Steering seems slightly tight.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 3,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,823 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 2,819 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 2,732 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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M87 TSS is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M87 TSS, 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 M87 TSS registered?

M87 TSS is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M87 TSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M87 TSS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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