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J568 CJD

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,533 mi
Last recorded61,533 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ568 CJD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 61,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 61,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 60,204 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,970 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,667 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 59,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,629 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 59,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,329 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,328 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,153 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,555 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,112 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 55,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2006 54,391 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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J568 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J568 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J568 CJD registered?

J568 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J568 CJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J568 CJD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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