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N133 JLY

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,760 mi
Last recorded63,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 JLY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,200 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,725 miles

front tyre centre bands worn

slight damage to n/s/r tyre walls but not down to ply or cords

surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,491 miles

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,647 miles

slight fluctuation front brake performances

slight play both rear wheelbearings

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,931 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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N133 JLY is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N133 JLY, 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 N133 JLY registered?

N133 JLY is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is N133 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N133 JLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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