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JDZ 4611

1994 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Elan65,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 4611
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,849 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 102,844 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,244 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,527 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,128 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,186 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 84,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,939 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 82,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 81,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,366 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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JDZ 4611 is a 1994 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,737 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 JDZ 4611, 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 32 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 JDZ 4611 registered?

JDZ 4611 is a 1994 Lotus Elan, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is JDZ 4611 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDZ 4611 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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