CarVerify

Free Car Check

MCY 329J

2016 Lotus Elan

Maroon Petrol 1558cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 329J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,285 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,919 miles

nearside front rack end slight play

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slight play

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
Full Lotus Elan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MCY 329J is a 2016 Lotus Elan in Maroon with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MCY 329J, 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 10 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCY 329J?

You can check the full history of MCY 329J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MCY 329J registered?

MCY 329J is a 2016 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is MCY 329J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 329J shows 3 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 MCY 329J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MCY 329J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.