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J142 GAH

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,433 mi
Last recorded96,433 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 GAH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,275 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,275 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2014 95,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,459 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2012 95,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,153 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)

crack in windscreen

front tyres worn on inside

slight corrosion brake ferrules

slight deterioration some bushes

surface corrosion various parts and components underbody

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 94,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edge

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,133 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside edge

slight corrosion various parts of underbody components

Pass 5 Jun 2006 93,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J142 GAH is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J142 GAH, 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 J142 GAH registered?

J142 GAH is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is J142 GAH safe to buy?

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