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N420 VJH

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,194 mi
Last recorded49,194 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 VJH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,194 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,440 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 48,423 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 47,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 47,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 47,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 46,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 45,562 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 44,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 43,768 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,120 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear foot brake % low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,921 miles

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

slight disortion to nearside rear road wheel inner rim

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,716 miles

inner parts of cat rattles

Pass 9 May 2007 40,712 miles

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

cat part of exhaust system inner part broken and rattlering !

Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 40,704 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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N420 VJH is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N420 VJH, 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 N420 VJH registered?

N420 VJH is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N420 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 VJH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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