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N2 CAH

1995 Lotus Elan

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,256 mi
Last recorded37,256 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 CAH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 33,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,180 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 33,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,090 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 30,074 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,455 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 19 Sep 2005 26,158 miles

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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N2 CAH is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N2 CAH, 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 N2 CAH registered?

N2 CAH is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N2 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 CAH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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