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J332 NFP

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,239 mi
Last recorded57,239 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 NFP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 57,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2010 48,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,296 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,021 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,128 miles

As previously advised suspension arms are rusty.

Horn has to be hit hard to work light aplication is no good. †Offside stop lamp initialy did not work.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,123 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front and rear suspension arms are rusty.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 41,332 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J332 NFP is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J332 NFP, 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 J332 NFP registered?

J332 NFP is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J332 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J332 NFP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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