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J427 AUJ

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,102 mi
Last recorded73,102 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 AUJ
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,102 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,885 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 72,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight seapage of grease from nearside cv boots but not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,982 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,934 miles

handbrake performance on limit (16%)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,882 miles

handbrake performance on limit

Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Filter housing leaking oil

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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J427 AUJ is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J427 AUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J427 AUJ registered?

J427 AUJ is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J427 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J427 AUJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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