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J911 GAP

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ911 GAP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 91,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 91,183 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 90,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 90,535 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 90,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2021 90,493 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,229 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 90,229 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2013 89,877 miles

OSF tyre blad on inner edge

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2010 88,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,903 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 84,577 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 84,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 77,272 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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J911 GAP is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J911 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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What year was J911 GAP registered?

J911 GAP is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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