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J712 RGS

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ712 RGS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 135,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 135,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 122,971 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 122,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 115,804 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 115,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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J712 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J712 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.

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What year was J712 RGS registered?

J712 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J712 RGS safe to buy?

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