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AMX 576T

1978 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,089 mi
Last recorded24,089 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMX 576T
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 24,089 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 23,375 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 23,369 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive and co to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure body bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint loose to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint loose to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

brake fluid puddle under master cylinder but not leaking

smells heavy off fuel

Pass 7 Jul 2022 1,030 miles

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 1,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering column

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

handbrake requires slight adjustment but working

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,961 miles

Offside wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,854 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 21,541 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 21,284 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,887 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine, gearbox & diff. oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,834 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine , gearbox & diff. oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,789 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine & gearbox oil leak

n/s/f brake hose too close to track rod

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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AMX 576T is a 1978 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AMX 576T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AMX 576T registered?

AMX 576T is a 1978 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 August 1978.

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