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N52 NCN

1995 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,236 mi
Last recorded100,236 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Elan65,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 NCN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 100,236 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,196 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,039 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 99,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 98,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 98,682 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 97,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,235 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,235 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,954 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,954 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 93,601 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,542 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 92,536 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 90,803 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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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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