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J313 NFP

1998 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,399 mi
Last recorded60,399 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elan57,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ313 NFP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,399 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s low & park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 60,136 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s low & park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,020 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 59,990 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 59,420 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 58,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 58,842 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working both. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,549 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 54,549 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,584 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 39,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2008 30,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 30,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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J313 NFP is a 1998 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 1998 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,933 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 J313 NFP, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Elan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J313 NFP registered?

J313 NFP is a 1998 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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