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B25 LAN

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,285 mi
Last recorded58,285 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,285 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 58,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 58,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 58,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,859 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,528 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,480 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,480 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 18 Jul 2013 45,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,336 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,917 miles

Nearside 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)

all four tyres splitting.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,592 miles

o/s/f tyre splitting on outer wall.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,413 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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B25 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B25 LAN, 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 B25 LAN registered?

B25 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is B25 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 LAN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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