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J439 LLL

1992 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ439 LLL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,462 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 74,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,065 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 6 Apr 2020 70,523 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 70,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,470 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,589 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,730 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,885 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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J439 LLL is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J439 LLL, 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 J439 LLL registered?

J439 LLL is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J439 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J439 LLL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J439 LLL have outstanding finance?

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