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K123 LOT

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,582 mi
Last recorded97,582 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 97,582 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 93,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS PIPES GREASEY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,535 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,845 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,386 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 85,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 85,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 84,980 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 84,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,646 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,476 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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K123 LOT is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K123 LOT, 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 K123 LOT registered?

K123 LOT is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K123 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 LOT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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