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J340 JUS

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,791 mi
Last recorded110,791 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 JUS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 110,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fiber glass under body damaged offside around outer seat belt mounts, vehicle fitted with inner structural components which seat belts attach.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump from old repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 107,116 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Fiberglass under body damaged within 12" of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump from old repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes that run from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump leaking from previous repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 106,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front off car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 106,024 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at front off car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 104,903 miles

slight cracking to the underside fibreglass body

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,531 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,501 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 86,499 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 84,720 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 82,920 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 82,917 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r handbrake on limit for performance

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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J340 JUS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J340 JUS, 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 J340 JUS registered?

J340 JUS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J340 JUS safe to buy?

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