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L3 LAN

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,878 mi
Last recorded61,878 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 61,878 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 61,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump all around tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,349 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,173 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,633 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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L3 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L3 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.

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What year was L3 LAN registered?

L3 LAN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is L3 LAN safe to buy?

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