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K541 JNV

1993 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,092 mi
Last recorded90,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Lotus Elan59,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK541 JNV
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 90,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 89,277 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 89,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,175 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

PAS Pipes corroded

Slight play in NS Front arm lower front bush

Pass 16 May 2013 89,109 miles

slight corrosion on all brake flexi ferrauls

slight play in osr+nsr wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2013 89,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight corrosion on all brake flexi ferrauls

slight play in osr+nsr wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,909 miles

offside rear lower s/absorber mounting bracket slightly bent

Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,580 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 88,557 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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 87,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,809 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,556 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 85,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,738 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 77,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

o/s sunvisor loose

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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K541 JNV is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,953 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 K541 JNV, 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 33 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 K541 JNV registered?

K541 JNV is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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