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N939 GCL

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,210 mi
Last recorded72,210 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 GCL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All four shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,940 miles

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

little handbrake reserve travel

Fail 21 Oct 2024 71,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,628 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 71,625 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,217 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 71,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,638 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,566 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 65,565 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,839 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,965 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,427 miles

brake hose ferules corroding

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,899 miles

fan belt breaking up

front brake imbalance

n/s/r brake low effort

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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N939 GCL is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N939 GCL, 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 N939 GCL registered?

N939 GCL is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N939 GCL safe to buy?

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