MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,224 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
center rear view mirror loose.
nearside rear service brake poor effort.
offside rear service brake poor effort.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear service brake efforts low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
corrosion in all rear brake hose/pipe metal ends
screen in poor condition
bonnet stay clip broken
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bonnet stay clip broken
windscreen in poor condition
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M8 CBH is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 M8 CBH, 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 M8 CBH registered?
M8 CBH is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 January 1995.
Is M8 CBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for M8 CBH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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