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M909 LYM

1995 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM909 LYM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,410 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres treads very badly worn and will need replacing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,877 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 75,751 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,637 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 71,637 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,377 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,377 miles

surface corrosion to rear discs

Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,048 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner faces of front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,048 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner faces of front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 64,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,338 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps deteriorating

parking brake lever travel near limit

Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake lever travel long

possible fluid leak from n/s steering rack boot

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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M909 LYM is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M909 LYM, 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 M909 LYM registered?

M909 LYM is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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