MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s o/s axle support mounting brackets insecure
n/s o/s rear drive shaft boots insecure
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.
front number plate slightly obscured by front valance/bumper.
all tyre tread depths 2.00mm to 3.0mm
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TNR 996L is a 1971 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 49,460 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 TNR 996L, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of TNR 996L?
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What year was TNR 996L registered?
TNR 996L is a 1971 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is TNR 996L safe to buy?
The MOT history for TNR 996L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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