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J639 JMD

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,304 mi
Last recorded39,304 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ639 JMD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 39,304 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 39,304 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 39,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,280 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 38,278 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 38,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 37,842 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 37,842 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 36,781 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Slight exhaust blow

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,312 miles

exhaust system poor rust

n/s/r brake poor

rear brake discs rust

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,017 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,061 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 35,061 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 94,070 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,070 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 32,995 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,462 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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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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