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J272 JKN

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,561 mi
Last recorded64,561 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 JKN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 64,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 64,561 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 29 Nov 2021 63,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,407 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 60,407 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion rear axle arms

Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,084 miles

hand brake low effort

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,796 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake low effort

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,384 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 48,384 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2015 45,493 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 45,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,764 miles

SLIGHT FUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES , CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC,S .

Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,764 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT FUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES , CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC,S .

Pass 21 May 2008 43,317 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC,S , SUSPECT N/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISE .

Pass 16 May 2007 43,299 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 43,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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J272 JKN is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J272 JKN, 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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J272 JKN is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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