MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,135 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
slight oil leak caused by damage to sump
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight oil leak caused by damage to sump
slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
slight noise from nearside rear wheelbearing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of J714 RGS?
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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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