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J721 RGS

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,483 mi
Last recorded78,483 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ721 RGS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 78,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 78,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,115 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 77,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned not popping up (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure not locking in up postion (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,242 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres across sidewalls and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 74,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Service brake lagging in operation Both rear (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant reseviour appears to be empty of coolant

Rear brake discs are corroded slightly on surface

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake efficiency at 50% (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres across sidewalls and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,200 miles

Both front tyres have minor perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At chassis rail near crank shaft pulley area (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,040 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Recorded at 42% (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,865 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the wear indicators and have minor perishing across tread pattern

Front brake application and release is slightly uneven

Nearside Windscreen washer jet misses screen

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,419 miles

Service brake pedal feels harder than others of the same vehicles tested

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 69,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,299 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 66,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 62,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,801 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 57,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,847 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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J721 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J721 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 J721 RGS registered?

J721 RGS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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