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B5 FFF

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,839 mi
Last recorded126,839 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 FFF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 126,839 miles

long travel handbrake

Pass 9 May 2025 125,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,969 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 124,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,886 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 122,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

long travel hand brake

Pass 4 Jan 2022 120,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,896 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 117,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,566 miles

long travel parking brake

Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,555 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 114,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,295 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 111,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 110,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 107,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 105,218 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 105,218 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,959 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 102,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 102,238 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 102,238 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 101,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B5 FFF is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B5 FFF, 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 B5 FFF registered?

B5 FFF is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is B5 FFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 FFF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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