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D7 MMB

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,228 mi
Last recorded51,228 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 MMB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 51,228 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,544 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2024 49,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,154 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,774 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2021 48,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,483 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,801 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,447 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,349 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake performance low on service brake

Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,946 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

nearside rear service brake has reduced effort

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

nearside rear service brake has reduced effort

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various metal brake pipes greased.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,417 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,086 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,912 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 41,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,330 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise n/s rear + o/s front discs rusty on inside faces

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,942 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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D7 MMB is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D7 MMB, 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 D7 MMB registered?

D7 MMB is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is D7 MMB safe to buy?

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