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J980 BWB

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,820 mi
Last recorded44,820 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 BWB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 44,820 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 44,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 44,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,609 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,513 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,134 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,941 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,664 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,288 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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J980 BWB is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J980 BWB, 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 J980 BWB registered?

J980 BWB is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J980 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J980 BWB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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