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MYK 390L

1994 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,482 mi
Last recorded112,482 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYK 390L
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 112,482 miles

Central Rear exhaust system has a minor leak of gases/crack in pipe

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 112,472 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear exhaust system has a minor leak of gases/crack in pipe

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 112,461 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temp repair carried out for MOT test (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 112,445 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 55 N/S/R - 182 O/S/R = 62% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 112,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 112,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 112,347 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 112,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind slash shield (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 11,828 miles

all four coil springs rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2019 11,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all four coil springs rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,356 miles

All four coil springs corroding

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,984 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear top suspension mount has slight play

coil spring corroded All road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 110,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 110,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 106,184 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,314 miles

near side rear service brake slightly low on effort.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 100,583 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 100,573 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 99,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 99,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,391 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,205 miles

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

bonnet awkward to open

Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 90,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MYK 390L is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MYK 390L, 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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MYK 390L is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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