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K148 RFR

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,299 mi
Last recorded98,299 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 RFR
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,299 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil pressure fault. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Faded. (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Faded. (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area also damaged. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2021 98,288 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,086 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,567 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 97,567 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

circumfrential cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 25 May 2018 97,530 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

circumfrential cracking to nearside rear tyre

circumfrential cracking to offside rear tyre

park brake not locking

Fail 17 May 2018 97,530 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfiring (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

circumfrential cracking to nearside rear tyre

circumfrential cracking to offside rear tyre

park brake not locking

Pass 19 May 2017 97,513 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 97,509 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

circumfrential cracking to both rear tyres

unable to see front brake pipes from under arches (covered)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 97,498 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

front brake pipes under wings covered by plastic trim

rear chassis corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,730 miles

general under side corrosion

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,539 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 93,773 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 93,773 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,519 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 90,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 86,362 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 86,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K148 RFR is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K148 RFR, 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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K148 RFR is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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