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J624 HMR

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

163,047 mi
Last recorded163,047 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ624 HMR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 163,047 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 162,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 161,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 160,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 159,647 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 159,637 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 158,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 158,766 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 51% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 157,977 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 155,918 miles

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

Radiator cooling fan noisy

Windscreen has minor damage just outside zone a

Pass 8 Nov 2017 153,943 miles

Front brake application and release is slightly uneven

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn badly (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 153,942 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At wheel arch liner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 151,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going to pump (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre's worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2016 151,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint going to pump (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre's worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 149,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 147,924 miles

oil leak offside front power steering pipe?

Fail 6 Nov 2014 147,924 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak offside front power steering pipe?

Pass 4 Nov 2013 145,939 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 29 Oct 2013 145,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Nov 2012 144,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Fail 22 Nov 2012 144,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Fail 21 Nov 2012 143,952 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 143,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 140,978 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 140,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 139,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 139,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 132,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 132,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 131,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 128,101 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 128,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 126,943 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 126,861 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s repeater security n/s h/lamp intensity

Pass 12 Feb 2007 121,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 115,683 miles

DISC PADS CANNOT BE SEEN PROPERLY

EXHAUST RUSTY

SLIGHT RUSTING ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 7 Feb 2006 115,683 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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J624 HMR is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 J624 HMR, 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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J624 HMR is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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