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M999 KNA

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 KNA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 78,085 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 76,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,002 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 74,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,934 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,279 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 64,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,287 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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M999 KNA is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M999 KNA, 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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What year was M999 KNA registered?

M999 KNA is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M999 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M999 KNA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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