MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
play nearside steering rack
slight pas leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
slight pas leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
offside front pads worn low
rear brakes reading low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front tyres on legal limits
rear brakes reading low
Nearside inner steering rack play in joint
Rear metal brake pipes corroding.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside inner steering rack play in joint
Rear metal brake pipes corroding.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front-to-rear brake pipes at rear rusty both sides
Slight play in steering rack inner joints both sides
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in both inner steering rack joints
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J452 LLL is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J452 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 J452 LLL registered?
J452 LLL is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 January 1992.
Is J452 LLL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J452 LLL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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