MOT Status
ValidMileage
26,049 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres slightly perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
both rear brake disc rusty
both rear foot brake reading low
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake disc rusty
both rear foot brake reading low
offside rear parking brake low reading
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres perishing
rear brake discs corroded
nearside front tyre tread is getting low
offside and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls/treads cracked
offside front tyre outer sidewall/tread is cracked
rear foot brake efforts are a little low
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J589 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 J589 CJD, 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 J589 CJD registered?
J589 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J589 CJD safe to buy?
The MOT history for J589 CJD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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