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N807 JVF

1996 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN807 JVF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 80,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,452 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,717 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,393 miles

both rear tyres worn to the legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 64,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid dirty

Pass 10 May 2011 63,696 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Fail 20 Apr 2009 61,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,247 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 57,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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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N807 JVF is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N807 JVF, 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 N807 JVF registered?

N807 JVF is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N807 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N807 JVF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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