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PRU 995M

1974 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,942 mi
Last recorded60,942 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Lotus Elan40,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 995M
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 60,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear park brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 60,942 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear park brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,150 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,081 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,899 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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PRU 995M is a 1974 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 40,867 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 PRU 995M, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRU 995M registered?

PRU 995M is a 1974 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is PRU 995M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRU 995M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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