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N2 JGA

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 JGA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 114,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 108,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 108,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 103,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 103,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 102,848 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 99,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 99,435 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2005 90,231 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 JGA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JGA, 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 JGA registered?

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

Is N2 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 JGA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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