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J767 HME

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,325 mi
Last recorded49,325 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ767 HME
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 49,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,365 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 46,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 44,585 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 42,909 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,178 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 38,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,849 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 37,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,688 miles

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

brake performance near limit

Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,559 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,679 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,184 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 33,184 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,710 miles

EML warning light illuminates intermittently

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 29,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

EML warning light illuminates intermittently

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,631 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,288 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,727 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 26,720 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,626 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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J767 HME is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J767 HME, 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 J767 HME registered?

J767 HME is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 February 1992.

Is J767 HME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J767 HME shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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