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N4 BSL

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,663 mi
Last recorded32,663 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 BSL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 32,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 31,015 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 27,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 27,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,276 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 23,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 23,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,009 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 23,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,898 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 22,893 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,716 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 22,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,740 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 21,727 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 20,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,636 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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N4 BSL is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N4 BSL, 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 N4 BSL registered?

N4 BSL is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N4 BSL safe to buy?

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