MOT Status
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8,563 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Handbrake efficiency low
Emissions not tested exhaust blocked (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
pin hole in centre exhaust pipe
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
pin hole in centre exhaust pipe
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N463 FYD is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 N463 FYD, 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 N463 FYD registered?
N463 FYD is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1996.
Is N463 FYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N463 FYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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