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J876 ADT

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,002 mi
Last recorded45,002 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 ADT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 45,002 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 44,799 miles

All steering & Suspension components show surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Oil leak (Not excessive)

Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,225 miles

Front Suspension components show corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components show corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,826 miles

All steering & suspension componenets starting to show general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Power steering pipes corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2019 42,621 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,132 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,132 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,520 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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J876 ADT is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J876 ADT, 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

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What year was J876 ADT registered?

J876 ADT is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J876 ADT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J876 ADT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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