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N11 HRF

1996 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,238 mi
Last recorded56,238 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 HRF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 56,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,604 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Front both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 54,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres badly cracked split to outer sidewalls n/s/r cracked to sidewalls

Fail 14 May 2018 54,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres badly cracked split to outer sidewalls n/s/r cracked to sidewalls

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,922 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,922 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,604 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,051 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 48,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,795 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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N11 HRF is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N11 HRF, 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 N11 HRF registered?

N11 HRF is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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