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K154 BOH

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,903 mi
Last recorded78,903 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK154 BOH
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 78,903 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 78,527 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,070 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,723 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,092 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and on minimum tread depth limit

Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and on minimum tread depth limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,359 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,827 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,386 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,275 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,174 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Oct 2008 42,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,238 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 41,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking 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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K154 BOH is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 K154 BOH, 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 K154 BOH registered?

K154 BOH is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K154 BOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K154 BOH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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