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J898 CVG

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

73,694 mi
Last recorded73,694 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 CVG
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 73,694 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 71,670 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 70,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam pop-up type (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam pop-up type (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,301 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 69,301 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 69,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,484 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic trim adrift (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,678 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 67,678 miles

Indicator switch inoperative All (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk casing broken (5.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk casing broken (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,440 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,440 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 64,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake warning light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,090 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 61,864 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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J898 CVG 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 72.4%.

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 J898 CVG, 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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What year was J898 CVG registered?

J898 CVG is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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