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N757 VPJ

1996 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN757 VPJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 84,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,933 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,653 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 82,644 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 79,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 79,175 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 78,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,149 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 62,044 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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N757 VPJ is a 1996 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 53,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N757 VPJ, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N757 VPJ registered?

N757 VPJ is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N757 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N757 VPJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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