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J617 CJD

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 CJD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 83,891 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 83,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,561 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 75,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 74,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,700 miles

ns front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,091 miles

all,four tyres perished,sidewalls cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,091 miles

light surface corrosion to bottom of front suspension springs

o/s rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 69,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front top ball joint slight play

Pass 19 May 2008 65,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 57,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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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J617 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J617 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 J617 CJD registered?

J617 CJD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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