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G3 LAN

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,292 mi
Last recorded70,292 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 70,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,193 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,087 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 69,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,927 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,609 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,524 miles

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,454 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel near limit

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

power steering slight stiffness

Pass 21 Apr 2007 69,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,069 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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G3 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G3 LAN registered?

G3 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is G3 LAN safe to buy?

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