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L111 DCE

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,757 mi
Last recorded72,757 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 DCE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake warning light staying on when park brake released (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 71,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 71,190 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 70,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,112 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 31 May 2014 69,467 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 68,602 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,812 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 May 2012 67,626 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 63,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 63,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,844 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,463 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,936 miles

possible fuel leak at fuel tank area, no leak at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2007 52,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

possible fuel leak at tank area. no leak at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2006 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f & both rear brake discs corroded

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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L111 DCE is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 L111 DCE, 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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L111 DCE is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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