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K14 MJB

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,370 mi
Last recorded66,370 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 MJB
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,370 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 66,160 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 66,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,151 miles

All brake discs are lipped.

Brake warning lamp not working.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,061 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

All brake discs are lipped.

Brake warning lamp not working.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,896 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,449 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 60,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,165 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 54,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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K14 MJB is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K14 MJB, 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 K14 MJB registered?

K14 MJB is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 10 September 1992.

Is K14 MJB safe to buy?

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