1996 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · N577 AMC
1996 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 50,618 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1588cc
N577 AMC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 50,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N577 AMC Mileage History
- 13/04/202650,618 mi
- 21/04/202650,618 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N577 AMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Lotus Elan (N577 AMC) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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