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J277 ARR

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,436 mi
Last recorded135,436 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 ARR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 135,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 135,283 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted too long (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 135,105 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 134,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 134,211 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 134,182 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 134,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 133,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 133,539 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 133,534 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 133,534 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 133,525 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 133,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 133,519 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 133,385 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 133,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 133,014 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 133,014 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 132,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 132,767 miles

Minor brake bind from offside front wheel.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 132,565 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 132,565 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 132,122 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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J277 ARR is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J277 ARR, 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 J277 ARR registered?

J277 ARR is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J277 ARR safe to buy?

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