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GTV 32N

1996 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,251 mi
Last recorded75,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTV 32N
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,730 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 74,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,558 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,277 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,032 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 74,024 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,654 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 73,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 73,450 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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GTV 32N is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GTV 32N, 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.

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What year was GTV 32N registered?

GTV 32N is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is GTV 32N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTV 32N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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