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J30 ELL

1992 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,779 mi
Last recorded65,779 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 ELL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 65,779 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,741 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 65,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,518 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,159 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 61,518 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,578 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,819 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,231 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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J30 ELL is a 1992 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J30 ELL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J30 ELL?

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What year was J30 ELL registered?

J30 ELL is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J30 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 ELL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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