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J981 UNA

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,437 mi
Last recorded140,437 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 UNA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 140,437 miles

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 19 Aug 2025 140,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 138,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 137,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 135,946 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 135,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 133,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 132,073 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 132,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,574 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,423 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 129,419 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 126,701 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 126,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,065 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 116,608 miles

1 cooling fan seized

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 116,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 cooling fan seized

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,475 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 106,571 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,530 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,788 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,787 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,460 miles

slight brake bind to o\s\f

slight play on steering height adjuster

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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J981 UNA is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J981 UNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J981 UNA registered?

J981 UNA is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J981 UNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J981 UNA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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