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K227 FNT

1992 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,580 mi
Last recorded171,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 FNT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 171,580 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 171,580 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 170,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 170,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s rear tyres outter walls slightly cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2015 168,417 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 468,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2014 167,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

age cracks in tyres

eml light on

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion on underside metal components

hazard warning switch operation erratic .ok at time of test.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 167,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age cracks in tyres

eml light on

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion on underside metal components

hazard warning switch operation erratic .ok at time of test.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 166,428 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 166,428 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 165,532 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 165,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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K227 FNT is a 1992 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K227 FNT, 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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K227 FNT is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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