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M951 CBP

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,194 mi
Last recorded102,194 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 CBP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,194 miles

All suspension components rusty

Boot button missing

Both rear and near side front road wheels distorted

Nearside Front Brake hose close to suspension arm

Nearside Front Mirror glass loose

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2025 102,081 miles

All suspension and steering components generally rusty

Boot lock missing

Central under body and front suspension been waxed/under sealed

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,550 miles

All suspension units generally rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 11 Mar 2024 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension units generally rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,547 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 101,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,132 miles

Play in rear wheel bearings

Brake pipes greased

Front anti roll bar link gaitors deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre/wheel distorted and tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

service and parking brake just met requirements

Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside window not opening

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside window not opening

parking brake lever mounting loose

Fail 3 Oct 2018 99,818 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brake seized (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside window not opening

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,413 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,997 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,996 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,837 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,213 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 86,116 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,770 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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M951 CBP is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M951 CBP, 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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M951 CBP is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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