1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · N461 BSF
1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 20,838 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N461 BSF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2022
- 20,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N461 BSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Lotus Elan (N461 BSF) between November 2021 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
N461 BSF Mileage History
- 17/11/202120,838 mi
- 14/02/202220,838 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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