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J877 GAP

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ877 GAP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 105,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 105,577 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 104,762 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,971 miles

footbrake efforts 51% and overall just legal

handbrake efforts 16% and overall just legal

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,872 miles

(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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,852 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 99,713 miles

(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)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,704 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,105 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 95,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 94,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,337 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 92,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,544 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,915 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 87,880 miles

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?

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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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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