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J767 MEM

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,715 mi
Last recorded70,715 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ767 MEM
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,946 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 67,946 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 63,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs inner brake faces have slight surface corrosion

slight surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2008 63,367 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs inner brake faces have slight surface corrosion

slight surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,605 miles

engine over-heating ( fans not working).

Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,443 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 MEM is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J767 MEM, 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 MEM registered?

J767 MEM is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J767 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J767 MEM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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