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E14 NUK

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,945 mi
Last recorded87,945 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 NUK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 87,767 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,272 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,124 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 86,124 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,482 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 84,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,998 miles

low efficiency on nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low brake reading n/s/r

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 NUK is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E14 NUK, 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 E14 NUK registered?

E14 NUK is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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