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J5 RWR

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,260 mi
Last recorded18,260 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 RWR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 18,260 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp Lazy Popping Up

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 18,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear of exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2024 17,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 17,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 17,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 16,975 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 16,547 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 15,276 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,029 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 15,010 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 15,009 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 14,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 14,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 14,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 14,797 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2005 14,386 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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J5 RWR is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J5 RWR, 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 J5 RWR registered?

J5 RWR is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is J5 RWR safe to buy?

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