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J896 EUG

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,788 mi
Last recorded96,788 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 EUG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 96,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 96,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 94,418 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,730 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2022 93,730 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,531 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 93,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All underbody heavily corroded due to age

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Cooling fan seizing up.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,024 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 93,024 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,884 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,811 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 88,915 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 88,915 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 87,928 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 87,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2008 87,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 86,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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J896 EUG is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J896 EUG, 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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J896 EUG is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 14 March 1992.

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