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J617 MJF

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,044 mi
Last recorded67,044 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 MJF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 66,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,371 miles

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Fail 13 May 2016 66,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2015 65,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,743 miles

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 14 May 2013 61,813 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 14 May 2013 61,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 16 May 2012 58,961 miles

o/s steering rack slight misting

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 58,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering rack slight misting

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 48,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,078 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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J617 MJF is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

J617 MJF is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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