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N379 BRD

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,701 mi
Last recorded107,701 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 BRD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 107,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 107,547 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner cv joint worn

Fail 17 May 2024 107,520 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv joint worn

Fail 9 May 2024 107,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 107,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Slight bind (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 106,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 101,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,646 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,646 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 95,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 76,522 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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N379 BRD is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N379 BRD, 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 N379 BRD registered?

N379 BRD is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N379 BRD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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