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J661 FEX

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,559 mi
Last recorded100,559 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ661 FEX
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 100,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,758 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 98,748 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 98,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber holding centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around PAS resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,031 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 96,031 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak from front calipers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,310 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,522 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,096 miles

Lower Gearbox Mount/Damper Weeping Oil

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,199 miles

Braded Brake Hoses Fitted

Lower Gearbox Mount/ Damper Weeping Oil

N/S/F Wheel Rim Damaded & Distorted

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Perishing

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Power Steering Feed Pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2014 92,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Braded Brake Hoses Fitted

Lower Gearbox Mount/ Damper Weeping Oil

N/S/F Wheel Rim Damaded & Distorted

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Perishing

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Power Steering Feed Pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 90,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

braided steel brake hoses fitted

centre exhaust rubber mount perished

sump damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

braided steel brake hoses fitted

centre exhaust rubber mount perished

sump damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2011 89,107 miles

Braded Brake Hoses Fitted

General Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight Exhaust Leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,107 miles

Braded Brake Hoses Fitted

General Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Slight Exhaust Leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,978 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 87,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,746 miles

Corrosion Both Front Lower Suspension Arms

O/SHeadlamp Reflector Corroding

Oil Sump Damaged

Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding

Rear Anit-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Recomend Brake Hose Replacement

Sign Of Corrosion Coil Springs

Sign Of Corrosion Steel Brake Pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2009 86,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion Both Front Lower Suspension Arms

O/SHeadlamp Reflector Corroding

Oil Sump Damaged

Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding

Rear Anit-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroding

Recomend Brake Hose Replacement

Sign Of Corrosion Coil Springs

Sign Of Corrosion Steel Brake Pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2008 85,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine sump slightly damaged

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2007 84,718 miles

Both Front Drive Shafts Showing Signs Of Slight Corrosion

Both Rear Upper Suspension Arms Corroding

N/S F Upper Ball Joint Gaiter Split

Rear Anti-Roll Bar & Rear Coil Springs Corroding

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Rear Exhaust Mounts Corroding

Slight Corrosion Around Both Front Lower Suspension Arms

Slight Corrosion Rear Steel Brake Pipes

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 1 Jul 2006 83,923 miles

both rear top suspension arms badly corroded,recommend attention

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

exhaust mounts corroding

genral corrosion on front and rear suspension

handbrake efficiency just acceptable 17%,recommend attention

rear brake pads worn,rear brake readings low,recommend attention

rear steel brake pipes corroding

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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J661 FEX is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 J661 FEX, 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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J661 FEX is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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