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M886 MYH

1995 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,633 mi
Last recorded37,633 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM886 MYH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 36,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 36,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 35,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 34,984 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 34,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily perished (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,761 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 30,761 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 30,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,940 miles

o/s/front tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2011 28,993 miles

offside front offside rear and nearside rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,907 miles

all 4 tyres cracking but no cords showing.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 28,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,854 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake imbalance at 20%

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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M886 MYH is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M886 MYH, 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 M886 MYH registered?

M886 MYH is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M886 MYH safe to buy?

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