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K319 XMO

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,023 mi
Last recorded45,023 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK319 XMO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 45,023 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 43,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,468 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 37,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 34,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 32,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,817 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and has a slight blow

Fail 18 Jun 2014 25,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and has a slight blow

Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,847 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,265 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2012 23,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,707 miles

exhaust showing some corrsion

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,452 miles

o/s front screenwash becoming poor

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 21,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,231 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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K319 XMO is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K319 XMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K319 XMO registered?

K319 XMO is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K319 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K319 XMO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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