MOT Status
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59,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x Central Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Central pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other pipes have corrosion recommend clean and treat (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides cleaning & further inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and other pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides cleaning and further inspection required (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Uneven wear front brake pads
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other pipes have corrosion recommend clean and treat (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides cleaning & further inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and other pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides cleaning and further inspection required (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Uneven wear front brake pads
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All flexible brake pipe ferrules corroding
All suspension arms and other various suspension and brake components coated with paint and not possible to fully inspect.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear lower wishbones corroded
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear lower wishbones corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion to brake pipes
All suspension components coated in protective oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
centre exhaust system deteriorated
offside front brake binding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
centre exhaust system deteriorated
offside front brake binding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J375 RPB is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 J375 RPB, 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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J375 RPB is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1992.
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