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J133 XSC

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,120 mi
Last recorded67,120 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ133 XSC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,120 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,863 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 66,863 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,421 miles

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

slight pitting to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,021 miles

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

hazard warning tell tale audiable only

Fail 15 Sep 2009 62,021 miles

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

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

hazard warning tell tale audiable only

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,081 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 59,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,263 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 57,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,697 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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J133 XSC is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J133 XSC, 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 J133 XSC registered?

J133 XSC is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J133 XSC safe to buy?

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