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K570 JAH

1993 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,853 mi
Last recorded54,853 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Lotus Elan59,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK570 JAH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 54,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,669 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,016 miles

power steering stiff / heavy

Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,620 miles

power steering stiff / heavy

Fail 27 Mar 2023 53,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering stiff / heavy

Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,015 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 53,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 52,199 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 52,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 51,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 50,481 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2016 50,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,904 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 49,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,983 miles

off side front tyre light cracking starting on tread

very slight wear near side front tyre on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,972 miles

advise foot brake on 50% limit

hand brake on 17%

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,940 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 47,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,549 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,488 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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K570 JAH is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K570 JAH, 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 K570 JAH registered?

K570 JAH is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K570 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K570 JAH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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