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C511 ANE

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,333 mi
Last recorded98,333 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC511 ANE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 98,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,705 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 97,336 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 96,680 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 96,346 miles

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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C511 ANE is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,086 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 C511 ANE, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C511 ANE?

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What year was C511 ANE registered?

C511 ANE is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 August 1992.

Is C511 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C511 ANE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C511 ANE have outstanding finance?

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