MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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
blue smoke
slight movement in n/s/f hub area
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
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
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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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