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N2 CAV

1995 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 CAV
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,551 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 49,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 48,972 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 48,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside 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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N2 CAV is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N2 CAV registered?

N2 CAV is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 October 1995.

Is N2 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 CAV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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