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J750 DYR

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ750 DYR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,938 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated border line (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 56,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play osr/nsr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 56,821 miles

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

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

slight under body damage, rectification recommended.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,877 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,738 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 49,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,336 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,944 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 44,944 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 44,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned pop up headlamp not working (4.1.4 (a))

Front washer jet misaligned but still applying sufficient liquid

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 44,335 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 44,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 43,659 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,904 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,290 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,070 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,905 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 39,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,684 miles

nearside obligatory mirror mising

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 39,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside obligatory mirror mising

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 39,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,099 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,998 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small noise to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2006 36,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 35,296 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 35,296 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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J750 DYR is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 J750 DYR, 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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J750 DYR is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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