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J123 GDC

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 GDC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,515 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 65,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,027 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 65,027 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun Visor Won't Stow (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 64,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Main beam lamps reflectors badly corroded inside

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 64,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Main beam lamps reflectors badly corroded inside

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,681 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front anti roll bar drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,006 miles

Central exhaust slight blow

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 63,006 miles

Central exhaust slight blow

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 60,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 60,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

auxillary belt cracking

o/s headlight operation slow

parking brake efficiency low

rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,666 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,652 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface very rusty (3.5.1i)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened no braking surface on both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,027 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,532 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 56,525 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,511 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,489 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,870 miles

rear disc rusty

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,118 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,755 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 50,755 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,839 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 48,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,659 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 46,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J123 GDC is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J123 GDC, 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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J123 GDC is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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