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J714 RGS

1992 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ714 RGS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,135 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 98,924 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 98,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 98,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,884 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,459 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,574 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,138 miles

slight oil leak caused by damage to sump

Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak caused by damage to sump

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,931 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,232 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,890 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 75,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 72,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,517 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 65,945 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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J714 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J714 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 J714 RGS registered?

J714 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J714 RGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J714 RGS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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