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N5 TWO

1996 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,245 mi
Last recorded55,245 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 TWO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 55,245 miles

Underside corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 54,908 miles

Brake performance low on rear axle.

Underside corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2024 54,907 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both. (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner & outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted & slightly insecure. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake light stays on.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle advanced corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,759 miles

Advanced corrosion of vehicle underside.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn more on one edge. (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake light stays on.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 54,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,989 miles

All suspension components have surface corrosion, hubs, springs, shocks, arms, rollbars

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front slight brake imbalance

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming to all shocks and springs

steering system needs further investigation as some components could be beyond service standard

surface corrosion forming all suspension components.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,106 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 52,687 miles

Some under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,064 miles

general underside corrosion

springs corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 51,674 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,329 miles

all suspension components in a corroded condition

n/s/f brake disc pitted

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,329 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension components in a corroded condition

n/s/f brake disc pitted

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake discs in a rusty condition [standing]

all suspension components corroded [rust]

Fail 22 May 2009 50,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake discs in a rusty condition [standing]

all suspension components corroded [rust]

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,813 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R w/bearing

B/Pipe unions getting corroded

Centre chassis area at rear and susp/arm mount areas getting corroded abit

Front and rear b/hoses getting corroded at ferrules (BOARDER LINE)

Front and rear suspension and braking components getting abit corroded

Front metal b/pipes getting corroded abit at ends

O/S/R service brake performance abit low

P/Brake efficiency abit low and nearing MIN limits

Slight leak and corrosion at rear exhaust section

Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,137 miles

Both rear b/disc inner face edges abit corroded

Front and rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear chassis/subframes getting abit corroded

Front and rear coil springs and shock absorbers abit corroded

Front and rear exhaust sections abit corroded

Front and rear roll-bars getting corroded

Front and rear suspension components getting corroded abit

Front metal b/pipes at b/hose union ends,abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipes abit corroded at rears

Pass 17 Nov 2005 48,824 miles

Dip beam headlamp aim at limits.

Evidence of surface rusting at suspension arms.

Front brakes are at limits of out of ballance.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N5 TWO is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N5 TWO, 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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N5 TWO is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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