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J510 KAE

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ510 KAE
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 84,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,988 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 83,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 83,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp missing not popping up from body (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 81,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,515 miles

slight gas leak on rear silencer

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,500 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 70,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 66,215 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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J510 KAE is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J510 KAE, 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 J510 KAE registered?

J510 KAE is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J510 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J510 KAE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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