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N1 HER

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,870 mi
Last recorded23,870 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 HER
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 23,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 23,674 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 22,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,380 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 22,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 22,324 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 22,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 22,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,281 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,278 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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N1 HER is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N1 HER, 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 N1 HER registered?

N1 HER is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is N1 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 HER shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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