MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O\S Front Inner Tyre Edge Nearing Legal Limit
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J20 NEV is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 NEV, 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 NEV registered?
J20 NEV is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 3 April 1992.
Is J20 NEV safe to buy?
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