MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
general corrosion to underside
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle underside corroded.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle underside corroded.
Heavy surface corrosion to chassis/subframes in places
Heavy surface corrosion to steering,suspension and brake components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer poor delivery
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Strong Advise: Brake unions heavily corroded
Strong Advise: Play/wear in both nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Play in both rear wheel bearings
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Strong Advise: PAS Pipework heavily corroded and aged
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative repeater (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Play in both rear wheel bearings
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Strong Advise: PAS Pipework heavily corroded and aged
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Knocking/play from rack internals
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PAS Pipework heavily corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in both nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and corrosion
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Knocking/play from rack internals
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PAS Pipework heavily corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in both nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and corrosion
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
All coil springs showing age and corrosion
Check-straps require attention
Chips in screen
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PAS Pipework showing age and corrosion
Slight play in both rear hubs
Slight play in rack spindles
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and corrosion
Stone damage and cuts to treads
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various mistings of oil
All coil springs showing age and corrosion
Check-straps require attention
Chips in screen
PAS Pipework showing age and corrosion
Slight play in both rear hubs
Slight play in rack spindles
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and corrosion
Stone damage and cuts to treads
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various mistings of oil
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
hazzard switch intermittanty
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
hazzard switch intermittanty
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
clutch pedal rubber missing
Oil leak
clutch pedal rubber missing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
vin plate obscured by alarm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
vin plate obscured by alarm
Advise,oil leak,general corrosion underside.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
21% inbalance accorss front brakes
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J801 NLP is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 J801 NLP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J801 NLP?
You can check the full history of J801 NLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J801 NLP registered?
J801 NLP is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 31 May 1992.
Is J801 NLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J801 NLP shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J801 NLP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J801 NLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.