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TNB 479J

2015 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,408 mi
Last recorded80,408 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 479J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 80,408 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 76,714 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,752 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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TNB 479J is a 2015 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TNB 479J, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TNB 479J registered?

TNB 479J is a 2015 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 May 2015.

Is TNB 479J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNB 479J shows 12 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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