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J658 UMO

1992 Lotus Elan

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ658 UMO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 60,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,685 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 56,527 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 56,527 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 55,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 53,982 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 51,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 50,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 49,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 47,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,931 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 44,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,892 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 40,259 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,249 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,528 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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J658 UMO is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J658 UMO, 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 J658 UMO registered?

J658 UMO is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J658 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J658 UMO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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