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J561 CJD

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,665 mi
Last recorded23,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ561 CJD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 23,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 22,750 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 19,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 19,146 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 19,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes have low effort.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 18,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Pop up unit faulty. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Pop up unit faulty. (4.1.1 (c))

Rear brakes have low effort.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 18,346 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 18,345 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 17,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 17,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 17,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 16,776 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,765 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,161 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,904 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 12,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,303 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J561 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J561 CJD, 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 J561 CJD registered?

J561 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J561 CJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J561 CJD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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