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N989 CON

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

11,801 mi
Last recorded11,801 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 CON
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 11,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 11,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 11,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 10,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 10,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2022 10,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 10,819 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 10,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 10,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,647 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 10,579 miles

All tyres are cracking.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,399 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,308 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,162 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES POOR

N/S WASHER JET POOR

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

Fail 23 Jul 2010 10,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT WIPER BLADES POOR

N/S WASHER JET POOR

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,111 miles

power steering poor

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2009 10,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

power steering poor

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,508 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 9,202 miles

NEARSIDE RAER BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED.

POWER STEERING OPERATION SLIGHTLY HEAVY ON TICK OVER

Fail 20 Jul 2005 9,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering operation slightly heavy on tick over. †

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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N989 CON is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N989 CON, 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 N989 CON registered?

N989 CON is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N989 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 CON shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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