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A1 CSA

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,418 mi
Last recorded48,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CSA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 48,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 48,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,587 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,297 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,347 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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A1 CSA is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 CSA, 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 A1 CSA registered?

A1 CSA is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is A1 CSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 CSA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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