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N263 VJM

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,582 mi
Last recorded95,582 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 VJM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 95,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 95,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to suspension components, has been undersealed

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,888 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,588 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,606 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,927 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 84,920 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,765 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,397 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2006 70,736 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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N263 VJM is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N263 VJM, 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 N263 VJM registered?

N263 VJM is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N263 VJM safe to buy?

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