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M945 RCX

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,318 mi
Last recorded46,318 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM945 RCX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,698 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 45,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,221 miles

Front tyres may have flat spots

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,767 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 43,544 miles

Slight play in offside rack end bush

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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M945 RCX is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M945 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 M945 RCX registered?

M945 RCX is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 September 1994.

Is M945 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M945 RCX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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