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M911 LYM

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,758 mi
Last recorded59,758 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM911 LYM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 59,758 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,735 miles

advisory rear brake application is uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,611 miles

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,301 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,977 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advisory decelerometer brake test carry out due to low rear brake perfomance

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,362 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,328 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both front brake discs heat scorched.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,565 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,097 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,828 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,933 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,504 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 52,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,049 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,575 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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M911 LYM is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M911 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 M911 LYM registered?

M911 LYM is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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