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N941 RPA

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,040 mi
Last recorded56,040 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN941 RPA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 56,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 55,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,912 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,248 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 53,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 53,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,358 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 53,358 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,657 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,629 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 44,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,339 miles

Long travel at park brake lever.

Fail 24 May 2007 39,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front wheel rim has damage to inner rim.

Play at NSF anti roll bar linkage.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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N941 RPA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N941 RPA, 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 N941 RPA?

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What year was N941 RPA registered?

N941 RPA is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 September 1995.

Is N941 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N941 RPA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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