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J595 WOC

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,205 mi
Last recorded111,205 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ595 WOC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 110,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,514 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,853 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play offside rack end

Pass 26 Nov 2010 105,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 16 Nov 2009 103,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 101,466 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 101,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,255 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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J595 WOC is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J595 WOC, 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 J595 WOC registered?

J595 WOC is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J595 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J595 WOC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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