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M960 VMU

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,725 mi
Last recorded33,725 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 VMU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 33,684 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 33,173 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 33,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,960 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,811 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 30,687 miles

nearside front antiroll bar end link very stiff

offside wiper blade worn

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 VMU is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VMU, 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

How do I check the history of M960 VMU?

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What year was M960 VMU registered?

M960 VMU is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M960 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M960 VMU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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