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J677 VAV

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,301 mi
Last recorded61,301 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 VAV
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 61,301 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 61,292 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 60,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 60,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play and noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,727 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,528 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 59,528 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,408 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 55,296 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 55,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 54,601 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,601 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,864 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 53,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,519 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,149 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear offside foot and hand brake effort's are low.

Some rubbing to front nearside brake.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 46,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

serface rust on all suspension parts radius arms ect

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,416 miles

serface rust on all suspension parts radius arms ect

Fail 5 Apr 2006 45,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,239 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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J677 VAV is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J677 VAV, 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 J677 VAV registered?

J677 VAV is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 June 1992.

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