MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,523 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe fouled by moving parts pipe fouling wheel (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front suspension components corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake discs rusting
more travel than normal in parking brake
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake discs rusting
more travel than normal in parking brake
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
chassis rusting
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s and o/s rear brakes been overheated
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
all steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle rusting
steel brake pipe from front to rear rusting
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N717 GLC is a 1995 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
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 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 N717 GLC, 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 N717 GLC registered?
N717 GLC is a 1995 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 October 1995.
Is N717 GLC safe to buy?
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