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J343 RPH

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,370 mi
Last recorded79,370 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ343 RPH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 very heavily pitted (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 78,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 very heavily pitted (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,164 miles

OSF brake hose requires repositioning

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads worn unevenly

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,164 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

OSF brake hose requires repositioning

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads worn unevenly

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,709 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,265 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 39,582 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,820 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,456 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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J343 RPH is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J343 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J343 RPH registered?

J343 RPH is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J343 RPH safe to buy?

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