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N422 LMJ

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,593 mi
Last recorded87,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 LMJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 87,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,476 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 83,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,675 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 82,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,006 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear footbrake recording low efforts

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,692 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 74,692 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,518 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 73,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 68,137 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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N422 LMJ is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N422 LMJ, 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

How do I check the history of N422 LMJ?

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What year was N422 LMJ registered?

N422 LMJ is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N422 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N422 LMJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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