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1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,607 mi
Last recorded65,607 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DFA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,607 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,691 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 63,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 62,978 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 62,691 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

alternator drive belt perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,131 miles

front brake disc's corroded

front brake pads wearing low

long travel at parking brake lever

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,772 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,994 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 51,994 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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3 DFA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 3 DFA, 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 3 DFA registered?

3 DFA is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 3 DFA safe to buy?

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