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AKZ 9260

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,876 mi
Last recorded49,876 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9260
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 49,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 47,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 46,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 45,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 44,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 42,842 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 41,737 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 38,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 36,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 35,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,158 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 32,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,467 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 24,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,665 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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AKZ 9260 is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AKZ 9260, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKZ 9260 registered?

AKZ 9260 is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is AKZ 9260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 9260 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKZ 9260 have outstanding finance?

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