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M948 OKK

1995 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,697 mi
Last recorded45,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 OKK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 45,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 45,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 45,505 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 45,204 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 45,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 44,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,640 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 40,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 38,687 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust corroded

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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M948 OKK is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M948 OKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M948 OKK registered?

M948 OKK is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M948 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M948 OKK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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