MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sump damaged, not leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive sump has slight damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad hold down pin has worked its way loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive sump has slight damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J246 VRX is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J246 VRX, 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 J246 VRX registered?
J246 VRX is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 May 1992.
Is J246 VRX safe to buy?
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