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N295 GNG

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 GNG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,180 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,695 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2012 65,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine running rough

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 65,498 miles

Coolant leak

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 9 May 2008 65,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

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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N295 GNG is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N295 GNG, 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 N295 GNG registered?

N295 GNG is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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