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J944 MKP

1992 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,633 mi
Last recorded49,633 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 MKP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 49,633 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 49,613 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 48,952 miles

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 11 Jun 2024 48,843 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,353 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,902 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 47,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 45,391 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,950 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 44,950 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 44,794 miles

Oil leak various

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 15 Apr 2017 44,784 miles

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

Oil leak various

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,339 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 37,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 37,458 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,113 miles

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.

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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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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