MOT Status
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100,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box and centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N52 NCN is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N52 NCN, 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.
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What year was N52 NCN registered?
N52 NCN is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N52 NCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for N52 NCN shows 24 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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