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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Brake modification unsafe compression joint fitted front to rear brake pipe (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Offside Brake modification unsafe compression joint fitted front to rear brake pipe (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Corrosion to shock absorbers.
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NO pop up. (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front suspension quite rusty in genral
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear brake balance poor
surfacew rust to front suspension components
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
rear number plate deteriorarated
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear brake handbrake linkage not returning fully
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
All brake ferrules corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rerar tyres worn on edges
lot of corrosion on suspension componets
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N1 VYV is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VYV, 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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N1 VYV is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1995.
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