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J907 OFV

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ907 OFV
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,109 miles

park brake just met required efficiency.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 85,109 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,025 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,025 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake hoses fouling suspension

nearside front wheel nuts were loose, require correct tightening

Pass 22 May 2007 84,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 84,915 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 84,165 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 84,165 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J907 OFV is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J907 OFV, 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 J907 OFV registered?

J907 OFV is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J907 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J907 OFV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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