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J382 WUK

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,299 mi
Last recorded61,299 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ382 WUK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,699 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 60,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,002 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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J382 WUK is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J382 WUK, 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 J382 WUK registered?

J382 WUK is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J382 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J382 WUK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J382 WUK have outstanding finance?

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