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J375 RPB

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,017 mi
Last recorded59,017 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ375 RPB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,017 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,913 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 58,896 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,295 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,854 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,226 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 57,225 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,634 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,393 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,214 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 56,211 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2016 54,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,345 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,344 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,760 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,053 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 49,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,254 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 47,252 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,628 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 41,239 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 41,238 miles

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

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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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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