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M963 OJB

1994 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,239 mi
Last recorded159,239 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM963 OJB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 159,239 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust 'U' clamp loose/deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2023 159,076 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 158,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear in many areas (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal is slightly spongy

Fail 21 Nov 2022 158,675 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding and pads look to be in poor condition (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear in many areas (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 158,512 miles

Both front pop up headlamp remain up even when light switch is turned off

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo charger area (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Jacking point/floor (fibre glass) area is cracked and slightly damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2021 158,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front popup headlamps remain upright even when lights are turned off

Both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear parts of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo charger area (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,400 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 152,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 149,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 148,552 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 147,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 146,174 miles

Rear tyres are getting low

Some under vehicle corrosion.

Pass 1 May 2014 144,251 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 142,734 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 142,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 139,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 136,081 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 132,378 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 132,378 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 127,004 miles

Exhaust fouls floor at center.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Nearside front brake disc inner face is poor in condition.

Rear of exhaust is rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2007 122,678 miles

Horn tone getting abit dull and weak

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places

Slight damage and bend at N/S/F wheel outer rim and small cut at tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2007 122,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Horn tone getting abit dull and weak

N/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent

Rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places

Slight damage and bend at N/S/F wheel outer rim and small cut at tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 115,469 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 115,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M963 OJB 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 M963 OJB, 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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M963 OJB is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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