MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n.s.r (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively binding o.s.r (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o.s.r (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.f slight (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front slight (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
heavy corrosion to suspension components
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
front flexi brake hoses are slightly insecure
Coolant leak
Front number plate temporarily secured
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear number plate temporarily secured
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
early signs of coolant leak
nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in its tread
oil leak from engine
rear shock absorbers slightly weak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N33 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 N33 LAN, 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 N33 LAN registered?
N33 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 September 1995.
Is N33 LAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for N33 LAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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