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A10 TSX

1996 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,994 mi
Last recorded69,994 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 TSX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 67,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 66,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspensions corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,729 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,729 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres are cracking

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,524 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 61,523 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,576 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,966 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,998 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 30,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A10 TSX is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A10 TSX, 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 A10 TSX registered?

A10 TSX is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is A10 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 TSX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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