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J204 KMW

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,384 mi
Last recorded138,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 KMW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,384 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 138,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 138,098 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 136,669 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,989 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 134,180 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 134,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 132,161 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 131,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 129,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 125,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 109,775 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 109,775 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 100,974 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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J204 KMW is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J204 KMW, 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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J204 KMW is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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