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N512 AMC

1996 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 AMC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,725 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 120,725 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,709 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 109,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 101,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 95,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,926 miles

Front tyres are getting low

Some under vehicle components becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre is worn smooth inner shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,734 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,341 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,394 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,707 miles

Front discs appear worn.

Long park lever travel.

Small damage at Offside front tyre side wall.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 30,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front offside tyre has cut in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 15 May 2006 23,483 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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N512 AMC is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N512 AMC, 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 N512 AMC registered?

N512 AMC is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N512 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N512 AMC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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