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M941 RCX

1994 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,481 mi
Last recorded79,481 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM941 RCX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 79,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 79,345 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

water leak from coolant header tank

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,818 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 78,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 77,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,647 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 74,052 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 72,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 68,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 68,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011
Pass 25 May 2010 63,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 59,112 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2009 59,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 58,057 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 56,858 miles

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on various brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

exhaust front mount missing but exhaust secure at this time

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r wheel rim inner bead , slight impact damage

radiator leaking

slight distortion in both front brake discs

slight wear/play in both rear wheel bearings

sump pan damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,225 miles

clutch and accelerator pedal rubbers missing

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on various brake pipes

exhaust front mount missing but exhaust secure

front brake pads getting low

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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M941 RCX is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 M941 RCX, 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 M941 RCX registered?

M941 RCX is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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