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K215 ARD

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,596 mi
Last recorded75,596 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK215 ARD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 75,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,295 miles

Engine leaking oil onto suspension bushes

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,329 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,961 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 64,938 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 63,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 62,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 59,411 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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K215 ARD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K215 ARD, 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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How do I check the history of K215 ARD?

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What year was K215 ARD registered?

K215 ARD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K215 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K215 ARD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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