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J589 CJD

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,049 mi
Last recorded26,049 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 CJD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 26,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 25,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 25,304 miles

all tyres slightly perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2023 22,592 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 22,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,925 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 21,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,915 miles

both rear brake disc rusty

both rear foot brake reading low

Fail 24 Apr 2015 20,865 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 20,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,221 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 19,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,042 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 18,781 miles

all four tyres perishing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,427 miles

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.

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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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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