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J7 DMG

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,509 mi
Last recorded58,509 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DMG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 58,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 58,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 58,384 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 58,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 58,058 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 57,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 57,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,131 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 57,131 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (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))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 57,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,859 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,332 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,332 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,218 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,218 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 55,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,897 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 54,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,771 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,771 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J7 DMG is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 J7 DMG, 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 J7 DMG registered?

J7 DMG is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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