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M960 MPD

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,171 mi
Last recorded54,171 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 MPD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 54,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 53,476 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 52,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,262 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 49,901 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 49,901 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,207 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 48,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,003 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,492 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front springs corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,300 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,761 miles

Appears to be slight movement starting at rear w/bearings

Rear coil springs abit corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,922 miles

Long park lever travel.

Slight fluctuation at nearside rear brake.

Slight free play at both rear hubs,

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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M960 MPD is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M960 MPD, 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.

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M960 MPD is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 April 1995.

Is M960 MPD safe to buy?

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