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L21 ANW

1995 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 ANW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 74,157 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 74,157 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,464 miles

Front & rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,941 miles

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,941 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,337 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,358 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 70,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,348 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,519 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,585 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,584 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,137 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,207 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,084 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,083 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust join clamp rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,931 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 57,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L21 ANW is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L21 ANW, 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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L21 ANW is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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