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Underside corroded.
Brake performance low on rear axle.
Underside corroded.
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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
Some under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded
general underside corrosion
springs corroded
general underside corrosion
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
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
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]
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]
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
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
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?
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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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