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E14 NLE

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 NLE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 109,873 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 109,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 109,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 109,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,452 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 109,415 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 109,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,381 miles

2 exhaust rubber mountings splitting

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes in front of flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 109,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

2 exhaust rubber mountings splitting

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes in front of flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,590 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 108,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 108,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 108,101 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,324 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 105,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 103,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 100,683 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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E14 NLE is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E14 NLE, 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 E14 NLE registered?

E14 NLE is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is E14 NLE safe to buy?

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