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J14 GKW

1992 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,378 mi
Last recorded72,378 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 GKW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 68,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,581 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,234 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,487 miles

front ride height low

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,989 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 20,985 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 20,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 20,427 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J14 GKW is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J14 GKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 GKW registered?

J14 GKW is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J14 GKW safe to buy?

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