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J377 DUU

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ377 DUU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,107 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 48,107 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,099 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 48,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,006 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 48,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,497 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 43,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 42,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Wiper slightly smeary

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Wiper slightly smeary

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 40,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,040 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,676 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,660 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,573 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,262 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 34,260 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 33,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2008 33,158 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 31,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,130 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 30,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 27,876 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 27,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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J377 DUU is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 J377 DUU, 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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What year was J377 DUU registered?

J377 DUU is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J377 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J377 DUU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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