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N684 CAM

1996 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN684 CAM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,652 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 66,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,911 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,701 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly worn on inner edge and is starting to blister

Fail 9 Aug 2022 64,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly worn on inner edge and is starting to blister

Pass 25 Aug 2021 64,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge and is starting to blister in places

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,737 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 63,737 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,266 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 57,921 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 53,603 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,576 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 49,921 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 49,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N684 CAM is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N684 CAM, 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 N684 CAM registered?

N684 CAM is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N684 CAM safe to buy?

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