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CNH 392C

1965 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,493 mi
Last recorded27,493 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1965 Lotus Elan40,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNH 392C
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,970 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 23,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 21,843 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear lower lock nut

offside rear wheel slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,411 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front o\s wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,212 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

near side rear drive shaft coupling rubber deteriating.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 17,212 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side rear drive shaft coupling rubber deteriating.

Pass 27 May 2009 15,947 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 27 May 2009 15,947 miles

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,574 miles

smoke

Fail 7 Jun 2008 15,533 miles

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

smoke

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,885 miles

Steering coloumn security could be improved

hand brake access could be improved

steering wheel in poor condition

wiper motor security could be improved

Pass 9 Sep 2005 14,278 miles

headlamps light out put poor

possible interference on rear lights when brake applied

some play in steering coloumn and mounts

wipers slow to start

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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CNH 392C is a 1965 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1965 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 40,215 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 CNH 392C, 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 61 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CNH 392C registered?

CNH 392C is a 1965 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 July 1965.

Is CNH 392C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNH 392C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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