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J999 OAK

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,647 mi
Last recorded116,647 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 OAK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 116,647 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake just within limits

Pass 16 May 2024 116,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 116,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern on either headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 115,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge wearing

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc's slightly pitting

Fail 21 Apr 2017 114,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge wearing

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc's slightly pitting

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,081 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 110,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording slightly low effort

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 110,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording slightly low effort

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 108,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,341 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 25 Sep 2008 107,261 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 107,260 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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J999 OAK is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J999 OAK, 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 J999 OAK registered?

J999 OAK is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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