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N866 HVF

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,426 mi
Last recorded75,426 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 HVF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,770 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 69,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,354 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion rear chassis

Surface corrosion to pannel under radiator

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,644 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 57,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,481 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 53,479 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Dec 2008 53,479 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight brake pedal creep

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 14 Dec 2007 51,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,714 miles

as per test 511943936322

Fail 29 Nov 2006 47,710 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

horn button sticky

oil leak on gearbox

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,684 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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N866 HVF is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N866 HVF, 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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N866 HVF is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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