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J218 NLU

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 NLU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 86,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All four tyres have age related cracks

Both rear discs rusty

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in Tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 79,870 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 79,870 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 77,189 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 77,184 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear exaust clamp cracked

Pass 17 May 2013 73,871 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2012 69,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 69,586 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 65,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,784 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,784 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 56,551 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,521 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,950 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 49,939 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,206 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 30,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,294 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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J218 NLU is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J218 NLU, 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 J218 NLU registered?

J218 NLU is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J218 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J218 NLU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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