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K32 YTA

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,533 mi
Last recorded86,533 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK32 YTA
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 83,719 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 81,403 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 80,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 78,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 77,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 77,339 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 77,336 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 76,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,857 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre is worn thin on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre is worn thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,846 miles

Antifreeze/coolant loss from engine area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front tyre is worn badly on inner edge and is starting to blister

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,455 miles

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge due to being excessively worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge due to being excessively worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,147 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear/play in offside steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,122 miles

Rear brake discs are poor

Fail 1 Feb 2010 57,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are poor

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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K32 YTA is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K32 YTA, 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 K32 YTA registered?

K32 YTA is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K32 YTA safe to buy?

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