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E7 LAN

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 110,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 109,619 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear both sides have some surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,594 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on flange join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to offside caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main line slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 109,445 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main line slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 109,332 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 109,332 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 108,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 106,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 104,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 103,207 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 101,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 99,793 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 96,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 91,289 miles

surface rust on all suspension arms

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 83,531 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,572 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,815 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 71,815 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear suspension arms rusty...

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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E7 LAN is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E7 LAN, 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 E7 LAN registered?

E7 LAN is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is E7 LAN safe to buy?

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