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P880 YPH

1996 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,570 mi
Last recorded62,570 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elan53,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 YPH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 62,570 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 62,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,427 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 60,411 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 59,535 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,435 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 55,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,139 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,875 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,085 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,643 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,555 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,575 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 39,537 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,433 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 37,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P880 YPH is a 1996 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P880 YPH, 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 P880 YPH registered?

P880 YPH is a 1996 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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