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K445 YMO

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,637 mi
Last recorded93,637 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK445 YMO
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,572 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 93,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 93,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,826 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 92,847 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2017 92,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,529 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 92,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 92,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 91,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,633 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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres are worn on the inner edge and have slight outer wall cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,231 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,223 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 89,222 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,570 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 88,195 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres outer wall starting to crack and split.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K445 YMO is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K445 YMO, 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 K445 YMO registered?

K445 YMO is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 9 October 1992.

Is K445 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K445 YMO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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