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J338 RPH

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,670 mi
Last recorded81,670 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 RPH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,670 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

slight damage to outer rim of nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,531 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,704 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,694 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,694 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,043 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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J338 RPH is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J338 RPH, 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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J338 RPH is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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