1995 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · N558 MRN
1995 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 149,985 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N558 MRN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 149,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N558 MRN Mileage History
- 13/02/200656,606 mi
- 17/02/2006566,061 mi+509,455 mi
- 16/02/200757,605 mi-508,456 mi
- 08/04/200850,829 mi-6,776 mi
- 09/04/200959,789 mi+8,960 mi
- 03/02/201061,590 mi+1,801 mi
- 03/02/201061,590 mi
- 13/01/201164,783 mi+3,193 mi
- 21/01/201266,892 mi+2,109 mi
- 03/02/2012669,143 mi+602,251 mi
- 07/03/201367,473 mi-601,670 mi
- 22/04/201468,294 mi+821 mi
- 13/04/201571,689 mi+3,395 mi
- 19/04/201675,077 mi+3,388 mi
- 21/04/201776,083 mi+1,006 mi
- 16/04/201876,475 mi+392 mi
- 23/04/201984,515 mi+8,040 mi
- 26/05/202094,632 mi+10,117 mi
- 17/05/2021103,770 mi+9,138 mi
- 18/05/2021103,771 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/2022113,382 mi+9,611 mi
- 26/05/2023123,182 mi+9,800 mi
- 20/05/2024133,775 mi+10,593 mi
- 27/05/2025143,523 mi+9,748 mi
- 27/05/2025143,525 mi+2 mi
- 13/05/2026149,985 mi+6,460 mi
Average of roughly 4,613 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N558 MRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Lotus Elan (N558 MRN) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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