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19 LKN

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,588 mi
Last recorded41,588 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration19 LKN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,588 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower underbody covered in under seal

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 44,544 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower under body covered in under seal

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 44,544 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower under body covered in under seal

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 44,502 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower under body covered in under seal

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 44,433 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower underbody covered in under seal

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,130 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,925 miles

Corrosion to suspension components and vehicle underside

Pass 2 May 2018 40,610 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND MEMBERS CORRODED

SUSPENSION SPRINGS AND SHOCKS CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,459 miles

Offside Front flexi hose cable tied into positon

front and rear chassis members surfaces corroded

front and rear shock absorbers badly corroded on outer casings

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,211 miles

wipers poor

Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers poor

Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,991 miles

wipers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf flexi brake hose cable tied at fixing

suspension components very rusty front and rear

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,319 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr jacking point damaged

osf brake pipe rusty

suspension members all very rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,374 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 32,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 31,206 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 31,146 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,707 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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19 LKN is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,086 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 19 LKN, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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19 LKN is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 July 1992.

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