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B20 STH

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 STH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,139 miles

Offside Rear Inner road wheel slight damage

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,830 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,735 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,190 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,090 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 81,060 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 79,708 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 STH is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 STH, 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 B20 STH registered?

B20 STH is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is B20 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 STH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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