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J325 TNB

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,283 mi
Last recorded110,283 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 TNB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,072 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 110,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,564 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 108,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,564 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,108 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 106,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 101,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 100,985 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 100,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,698 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 90,040 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 97,939 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2007 96,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,610 miles

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

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

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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J325 TNB is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J325 TNB, 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

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What year was J325 TNB registered?

J325 TNB is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J325 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J325 TNB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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