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J60 TUS

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,723 mi
Last recorded63,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,723 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,721 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 63,719 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2016 63,600 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

front brake flexi hoses perrished

nearside front headlamp glass broken

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake performance low

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,635 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no rear window

Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,625 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perishing

interior mirror not fixed to screen

no rear window

Pass 9 Jul 2011 60,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,673 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 57,246 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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J60 TUS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J60 TUS, 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 J60 TUS registered?

J60 TUS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 January 1992.

Is J60 TUS safe to buy?

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