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J615 CJD

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ615 CJD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 77,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 76,722 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,410 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 76,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,278 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,183 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 76,183 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 75,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 75,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,476 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 75,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 74,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 74,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 73,941 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 73,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 73,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 72,773 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 72,773 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 72,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 72,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,954 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 71,952 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front inbalance at 23% max is 25%

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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J615 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J615 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.

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What year was J615 CJD registered?

J615 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 23 January 1992.

Is J615 CJD safe to buy?

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