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J397 ARR

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,224 mi
Last recorded64,224 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 ARR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,224 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 61,077 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 59,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshaped 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,455 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,844 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,853 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 46,104 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust emissions are on limit

Pass 10 May 2008 43,061 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 41,813 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 40,558 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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J397 ARR is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J397 ARR, 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 J397 ARR registered?

J397 ARR is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J397 ARR safe to buy?

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