MOT Status
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87,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexible pipe is damaged
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front exhaust flexible pipe is damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
rear numberplate in poor condition
surface rust on exhaust
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M969 VMU is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 M969 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.
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What year was M969 VMU registered?
M969 VMU is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 June 1995.
Is M969 VMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M969 VMU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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