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N721 GLC

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,358 mi
Last recorded68,358 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 GLC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,888 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,277 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,542 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,404 miles

ALL ROAD WHEEL TYRES ARE WORN AT INNER EDGES CLOSE TO LIMITS OF WEAR.

Front and rear flexable brake hoses steel ends are rusty.

Front brakes are out of ballance At 23%

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,267 miles

Dip beam at low level ( Nearside)

Front brake discs appear worn.

Front steel brake pipes under plastic covers are rusty..

Front suspension arms (Top end bottom) are generaly rusty.

Long park lever travel.

Rear tyres are worn at edges.

Slight free play at nearside front anti roll bar.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,310 miles

Brake performance at lower limits.

Front and rear brake discs show various stages of wear and rusting.

Front steel brake pipes ( under inner wing flashing ) rusty.

Rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Slight play detected at front antiroll bar links.

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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N721 GLC is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N721 GLC, 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 N721 GLC registered?

N721 GLC is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 October 1995.

Is N721 GLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N721 GLC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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