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N12 TEG

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,231 mi
Last recorded47,231 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 TEG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 47,231 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 15 May 2023 47,231 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,058 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 47,058 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,968 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearinga

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,395 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,139 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 42,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,797 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,303 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on inner edges.

Exhaust front pipe joint has a slight leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,355 miles

light cracking on nearside rear tyre tread.

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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N12 TEG is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 N12 TEG, 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 N12 TEG registered?

N12 TEG is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 September 1995.

Is N12 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 TEG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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