MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear brake pipe corroding (above exhaust)
corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc suspension components
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
nearside & offside front brake flexi hose mount brackets broken
nearside & offside front brake pipes corroding (at joins to flexi)
power steering pipes at rack damp/contaminated
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc suspension components
exhaust mounts deteriorated
nearside & offside front brake hoses, mount brackets broken
nearside & offside front brake pipes corroding (at joins to flexi)
rear brake pipes corroding
slight oil leak
Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking/no pedal pressure (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc suspension components
exhaust mounts deteriorated
nearside & offside front brake hoses, mount brackets broken
nearside & offside front brake pipes corroding (at joins to flexi)
rear brake discs corroding
rear brake pipes corroding
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake flexi hose securing bracket/clip broken
corrosion taking place to underside to most metals
exhaust mount rubbers deteriorating
nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroding (at join to flexi pipe)
oil leak
slight play in inner steering joints
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING & SPLITTING CLOSE TO EXCESS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING & SPLITTING CLOSE TO EXCESS
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake flexi hose securing bracket/clip broken
corrosion taking place to underside to most metals
exhaust mount rubbers deteriorating
nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroding (at join to flexi pipe)
oil leak
slight play in inner steering joints
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe locking device on calliper not working (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe locking device on calliper not working correctly (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
footbrake efforts 51% and overall just legal
handbrake efforts 16% and overall just legal
(slight) play / movment from nearside rear hub unit / bearing
(slight) play from steering rack
Exhaust blow from centre pipe joint -close to excess-
Handbrake / parking brake stiff
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
(slight) play / movment from nearside rear hub unit / bearing
(slight) play from steering rack
Exhaust blow from centre pipe joint -close to excess-
Handbrake / parking brake stiff
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
(slight) exhaust blow from centre to rear pipe joint
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
(slight) exhaust blow from centre to front pipe joint
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Hand brake travel long -close to excess-
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both front lower suspension arms corroding
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J877 GAP is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 J877 GAP, 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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J877 GAP is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 February 1992.
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