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K279 WKK

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,448 mi
Last recorded35,448 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 WKK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,384 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 34,333 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass secured with tape

Fail 2 May 2023 34,330 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass secured with tape

Pass 20 May 2022 33,494 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 31,403 miles

Rear edges corroding rear brake discs

Fail 13 Oct 2020 31,393 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,858 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 30,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad cracked/deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,835 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,753 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 27,748 miles

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 28 Aug 2013 27,719 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 27,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 26,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,284 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 25,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,320 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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K279 WKK is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K279 WKK, 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 K279 WKK registered?

K279 WKK is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K279 WKK safe to buy?

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