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K16 LAN

1992 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,708 mi
Last recorded72,708 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 LAN
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 72,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 72,485 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 72,482 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 72,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 72,212 miles

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2015 72,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,017 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,017 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,350 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,343 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,340 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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 59,939 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,939 miles

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

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)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,589 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,937 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 50,937 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K16 LAN is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K16 LAN, 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 K16 LAN registered?

K16 LAN is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K16 LAN safe to buy?

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