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J3 LOT

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,893 mi
Last recorded57,893 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,893 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 57,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned pop up headlamp unit only popping up 1/2 way (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam pop up headlamp unit only popping up 1/2 way (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam pop up headlamp unit only popping up 1/2 way (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 57kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 44kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,336 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 56,334 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 55,366 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,187 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 53,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive see attached sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,344 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 50,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,359 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 43,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,299 miles

osf brake is binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,426 miles

nsf brake sight bind

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,099 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,722 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,792 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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J3 LOT is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J3 LOT, 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 J3 LOT registered?

J3 LOT is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is J3 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 LOT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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