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40,959 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective High beam lamp lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti roll bar joint siezing up
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective High beam lamp lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti roll bar joint siezing up
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective high beam lamp lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front anti roll bar ball joint seizing up
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Front washers not hitting screen and osf not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Osr calliper is leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber is worn and clutch pedal rubber is worn as well (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nsf main beam lamp lens is cracked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake on osr not working and lever sticking on (1.4.1 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake and clutch pedal worn (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear meatal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake on osr not working and lever sticking on (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake and clutch pedal worn (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear meatal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
All suspension arms getting rusty
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
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K392 HCL is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 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 K392 HCL, 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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K392 HCL is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 5 October 1992.
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