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M91 RPP

1994 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM91 RPP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 66,320 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 66,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 66,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 May 2020 65,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 65,824 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 65,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 65,594 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected hanging insecure next to accelerator pedal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 65,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 64,693 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 64,693 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 64,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,861 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 63,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 63,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 63,379 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 26 May 2011 63,172 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,249 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 62,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 60,956 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 60,956 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes and ferrules surface corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2008 60,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 60,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,440 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 57,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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M91 RPP is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,737 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 M91 RPP, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M91 RPP registered?

M91 RPP is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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