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N690 UPK

1996 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,981 mi
Last recorded37,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 UPK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,981 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 37,981 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,917 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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N690 UPK is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N690 UPK, 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 N690 UPK registered?

N690 UPK is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N690 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N690 UPK shows 6 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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