MOT Status
ValidMileage
11,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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))
All tyres are cracking.
FRONT WIPER BLADES POOR
N/S WASHER JET POOR
N/S/F BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY
REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY
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
power steering poor
rear brake discs rusty
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake discs slightly rusty
NEARSIDE RAER BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED.
POWER STEERING OPERATION SLIGHTLY HEAVY ON TICK OVER
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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