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A10 NKB

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,449 mi
Last recorded62,449 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 NKB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 62,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,173 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,059 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,744 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,185 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,835 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,477 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 57,924 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 57,924 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,395 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 56,395 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,858 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,858 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ofside front antiroll bar link balljoint noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 53,316 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,754 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 51,754 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,587 miles

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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A10 NKB is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red 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 A10 NKB, 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 A10 NKB registered?

A10 NKB is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is A10 NKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 NKB 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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