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N558 MRN

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

149,985 mi
Last recorded149,985 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 MRN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 149,985 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 143,525 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 143,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 133,775 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 123,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2022 113,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 103,771 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2021 103,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2020 94,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,083 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,294 miles

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 669,143 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,590 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 61,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear wheel bearing play

n,s,f head lamp wiring fouling fan belt

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 566,061 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 56,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N558 MRN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N558 MRN, 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 N558 MRN registered?

N558 MRN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N558 MRN safe to buy?

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