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J710 RGS

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ710 RGS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 89,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 89,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,606 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,300 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,227 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,186 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 82,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 81,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,555 miles

front brakes slight imbalance, o/s slower than n/s

Fail 11 May 2009 80,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes slight imbalance, o/s slower than n/s

Pass 14 May 2008 80,320 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 79,559 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,537 miles

slight imbalance from front brakes

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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J710 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J710 RGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J710 RGS registered?

J710 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J710 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J710 RGS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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