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J610 SEW

1992 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,876 mi
Last recorded107,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ610 SEW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 107,876 miles

offside handbrake efficiency low

Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,157 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 107,154 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 106,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 106,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 105,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,394 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 104,100 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (1.7.5a)

Lower Light corrosion lower suspension front and rear

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,862 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 103,862 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,156 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some underbody surface corrosion due to standing long periods

Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some underbody surface corrosion due to standing long periods

Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,848 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,751 miles

off side parking brake efficiency low, front tyre tread depths near legal minimum.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,214 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,653 miles

near side front wheel bearing has slight play, rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 89,444 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 83,829 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 83,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r brake performance poor

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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J610 SEW is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J610 SEW, 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 J610 SEW registered?

J610 SEW is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J610 SEW safe to buy?

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