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J622 JMD

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,113 mi
Last recorded61,113 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ622 JMD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 61,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,238 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 60,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,147 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 59,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 58,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,994 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 56,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 55,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

slight weep on steering rack pinion seal

Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,437 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 54,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 54,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,584 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 54,567 miles

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

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,447 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 54,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J622 JMD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J622 JMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J622 JMD registered?

J622 JMD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J622 JMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J622 JMD shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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