MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
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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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