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E13 LAN

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,063 mi
Last recorded83,063 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,000 miles

near side front tyre wear

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,999 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

near side front tyre wear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,824 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 68,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake performance poor

Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,185 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 66,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all tyres perishing

movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear subframe corroded

tested when wet

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2009 62,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,379 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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E13 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E13 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 E13 LAN registered?

E13 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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