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N6 ACM

1996 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,362 mi
Last recorded49,362 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 ACM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 48,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 48,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,487 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,107 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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N6 ACM is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 48,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N6 ACM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N6 ACM registered?

N6 ACM is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is N6 ACM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 ACM shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N6 ACM have outstanding finance?

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