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J625 HMR

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,696 mi
Last recorded75,696 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ625 HMR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 75,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 75,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 74,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,657 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 73,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,866 miles

n/s rear brake valve dampness

rear brakes poor

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,488 miles

Oil leak

exhaust blowing front pipe cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,488 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

exhaust blowing front pipe cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,919 miles

Oil leak

slight play/noise o/s rear hub

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front suspension arm corroded

noise o/s rear hub

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,121 miles

slight bind front brakes

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,729 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front flexis poorly secured

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,996 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside front wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Aug 2008 64,992 miles

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

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 62,907 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J625 HMR is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J625 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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What year was J625 HMR registered?

J625 HMR is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is J625 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J625 HMR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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