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N1 VYV

1995 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,956 mi
Last recorded101,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 VYV
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,956 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 101,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 100,282 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 100,282 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,136 miles

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.

Fail 8 Aug 2024 99,129 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 97,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,691 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 94,857 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,613 miles

Front suspension quite rusty in genral

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,978 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,137 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,423 miles

rear brake balance poor

surfacew rust to front suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,388 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 81,386 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,004 miles

rear number plate deteriorarated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,519 miles

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

nearside rear brake handbrake linkage not returning fully

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,705 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 72,704 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,150 miles

All brake ferrules corroded.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 66,819 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,252 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rerar tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,061 miles

lot of corrosion on suspension componets

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 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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