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J20 EJW

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,097 mi
Last recorded130,097 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 EJW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 130,097 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,091 miles

Brake performance not tested Offside rear parking brake cable not attached (3.7.A.1)

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 130,091 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe(s) leaking (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished but not in excess of the requirements

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 130,061 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 130,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 129,461 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake effort slightly low

rear brake effort slightly low

slight binding nearside rear brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2007 119,623 miles

blue smoke

slight movement in n/s/f hub area

Pass 21 Jul 2006 108,361 miles

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

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

rear brake and parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 30 Jul 2005 95,396 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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J20 EJW is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J20 EJW, 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 J20 EJW registered?

J20 EJW is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 February 1992.

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