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49,633 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Both headlamp heights raised
Front General corrosion visible on suspension components beneath underseal
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sump damaged
Heavy undersealing in places
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sun visor loose but no detrimental effect on the view for driver.
Offside Front Washer aim poor advise adjusting to hit screen better.
Rear General corrosion visible on suspension components beneath underseal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Both headlamp heights raised
Front General corrosion visible on suspension components beneath underseal
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sump damaged
Heavy undersealing in places
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sun visor loose but no detrimental effect on the view for driver.
Offside Front Washer aim poor advise adjusting to hit screen better.
Rear General corrosion visible on suspension components beneath underseal
underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Oil leak various
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion to suspension components
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak various
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion to suspension components
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all four tyres perished age related advise replacement
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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 brake discs wearing †Brake pads not checked †Slight play in steering rack
o/s & n/s rear footbrake eff slightly low
How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?
Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J944 MKP is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 J944 MKP, 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 J944 MKP registered?
J944 MKP is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 2 April 1992.
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