MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded surface rust all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top centre, may spread (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded surface rust all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in top centre, may spread (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Slight exhaust blow
Wiper blades in poor condition
exhaust system poor rust
n/s/r brake poor
rear brake discs rust
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J639 JMD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 J639 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.
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What year was J639 JMD registered?
J639 JMD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1992.
Is J639 JMD safe to buy?
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