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J210 WFL

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,315 mi
Last recorded80,315 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ210 WFL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,138 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 80,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 80,133 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Both (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 79,694 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 79,694 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam retractable headlight not coming up automatically (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,428 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 79,428 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective pop - up headlight does not come up automatically when switched on (1.7.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,837 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,786 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,786 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,593 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 76,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 73,280 miles

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

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

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2007 73,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

botn o/s tyres on 1.6mm on inners

slight play in o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 18 May 2006 72,660 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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J210 WFL is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J210 WFL, 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 J210 WFL registered?

J210 WFL is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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