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MCZ 766

1995 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,869 mi
Last recorded70,869 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 766
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,869 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,869 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,081 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,843 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,048 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,943 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,413 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 63,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,383 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 63,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 62,130 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,417 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,417 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,053 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight surface rust on both middle brake pipes at rear.

slight travel in handbrake lever.

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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MCZ 766 is a 1995 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MCZ 766, 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 MCZ 766 registered?

MCZ 766 is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is MCZ 766 safe to buy?

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