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J608 CJD

1991 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1991 Lotus Elan80,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 CJD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2011 84,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 84,244 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 84,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 83,513 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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J608 CJD is a 1991 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 80,091 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 J608 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 35 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J608 CJD registered?

J608 CJD is a 1991 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J608 CJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J608 CJD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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