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N511 AMC

1995 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,814 mi
Last recorded68,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 AMC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 68,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 68,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2024 67,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 64,846 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 64,843 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 64,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 63,553 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,174 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 56,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,429 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,072 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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N511 AMC is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 65,228 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 N511 AMC, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N511 AMC registered?

N511 AMC is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N511 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 AMC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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