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K439 PLT

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK439 PLT
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,185 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

Fail 23 May 2025 87,141 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))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2019 86,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,875 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all wishbones corroded

steering wheel has slight vertical play

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 84,200 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,196 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play has play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play has play (2.6.2)

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

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear view mirror broke (8.1.2a)

Centre Rear window is missing

Nearside Front wiper not cleaning the screen properly

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear side light not as bright as it should be

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the sump has a leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,115 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K439 PLT is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K439 PLT, 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 K439 PLT registered?

K439 PLT is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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