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N570 VRA

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

41,263 mi
Last recorded41,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN570 VRA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 41,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,689 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,821 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,708 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

possible fluid leak from offside rear brake compensating valve

Fail 8 Sep 2014 29,708 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

possible fluid leak from offside rear brake compensating valve

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,946 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,607 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 15,607 miles

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

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

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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N570 VRA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N570 VRA, 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 N570 VRA registered?

N570 VRA is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N570 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N570 VRA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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