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E14 NNW

1992 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,132 mi
Last recorded90,132 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 NNW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,132 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 90,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,511 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 89,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump damage/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 88,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,458 miles

All brake discs show wear & corrosion

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both Offside front upper & lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (Just meet criteria)

Both nearside front upper & lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (Just meet criteria)

Both sides headlight patterns fading

Crack to windscreen not affecting view of the road

Drivers seat belt buckle casing damaged (Function ok)

Mid to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Offside front brake binding slightly

Power steering pipes corroding

Pass 19 May 2020 87,977 miles

All steering& suspension shows general age related wear & corrosion

Both sides front lower ball joints dust covers deteriorating

Both sides front upper ball joints dust covers deteriorating

Both sides headlight beam patterns starting to fade

Drivers seat belt buckle case damaged - Function ok

Mid to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside front brake slightly binding

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear brake discs show corrosion

Small crack to windscreen

Pass 24 May 2019 87,460 miles

Power steering pipes corroding

Windscreen small crack

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & corrosion

Both front headlight beam patterns fading

Drivers seat belt buckle surround damaged -Function ok

Mid to Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 May 2019 87,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & corrosion

Both front headlight beam patterns fading

Drivers seat belt buckle surround damaged -Function ok

Mid to Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Power steering pipes corroding

Windscreen small crack

Pass 16 May 2018 87,289 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 86,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,119 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,855 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,855 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,871 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 79,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,118 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,128 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 69,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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E14 NNW is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E14 NNW, 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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E14 NNW is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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