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J71 TNK

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

101,699 mi
Last recorded101,699 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 TNK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 101,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear pipes above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 101,624 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,251 miles

underside of vehicle and all pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly lazy

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly near rear

Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,529 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jun 2022 100,529 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,190 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,906 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met(%16). May require adjustment or repair.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,136 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

very slight free play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,405 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,401 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,168 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 96,890 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 96,640 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,726 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,718 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,992 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 92,822 miles

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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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J71 TNK is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J71 TNK, 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 J71 TNK registered?

J71 TNK is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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