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N852 DPP

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,879 mi
Last recorded14,879 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 DPP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 14,879 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN AND SHOULD BE CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,449 miles

nearside and offside rear disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 11,929 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,925 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 11,925 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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N852 DPP is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N852 DPP, 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 N852 DPP registered?

N852 DPP is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N852 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 DPP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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