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N7 SAY

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,928 mi
Last recorded34,928 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 SAY
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,859 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,931 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 32,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,740 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,145 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,679 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 30,678 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,866 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,705 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,379 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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N7 SAY is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N7 SAY, 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 N7 SAY?

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What year was N7 SAY registered?

N7 SAY is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 November 1995.

Is N7 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 SAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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