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B20 EMH

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,681 mi
Last recorded35,681 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 EMH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 35,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 35,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 35,641 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,105 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,604 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 31,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,050 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,693 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2011 30,693 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,445 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,465 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,734 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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B20 EMH 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 90.9%.

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 B20 EMH, 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

How do I check the history of B20 EMH?

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What year was B20 EMH registered?

B20 EMH is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 21 March 1992.

Is B20 EMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 EMH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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