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B1 CYA

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 CYA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,874 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking in side wall

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking in side wall

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 97,556 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,787 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 94,775 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 92,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 91,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 89,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,679 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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B1 CYA is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B1 CYA, 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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What year was B1 CYA registered?

B1 CYA is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 March 1992.

Is B1 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 CYA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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