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N619 TPD

1996 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,602 mi
Last recorded34,602 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN619 TPD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 34,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 34,552 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 34,552 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 34,019 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 33,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 33,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 33,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,916 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 32,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 32,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,594 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 31,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 31,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,872 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,766 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,739 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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N619 TPD is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Yellow 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 N619 TPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N619 TPD?

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What year was N619 TPD registered?

N619 TPD is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N619 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N619 TPD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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