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L111 SXX

1995 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,955 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,220 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 72,220 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 72,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,165 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 44,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L111 SXX is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXX, 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 L111 SXX registered?

L111 SXX is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 June 1995.

Is L111 SXX safe to buy?

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