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KAY 40

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,691 mi
Last recorded32,691 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAY 40
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 32,691 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 32,316 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 32,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,449 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,084 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 30,571 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,092 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,092 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 29,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2013 28,691 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 28,691 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,708 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 27,708 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 22 May 2008 27,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,444 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 27,444 miles

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

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

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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KAY 40 is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KAY 40, 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

How do I check the history of KAY 40?

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What year was KAY 40 registered?

KAY 40 is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is KAY 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAY 40 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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