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N172 BMO

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,249 mi
Last recorded71,249 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 BMO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 71,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 70,595 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 69,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 66,799 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 61,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 60,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 58,560 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 57,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 57,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n/s/front has been run flat at some point?

Pass 17 May 2010 56,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,754 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,035 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,254 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 49,254 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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N172 BMO is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N172 BMO, 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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N172 BMO is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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