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K477 CBU

1992 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,645 mi
Last recorded63,645 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK477 CBU
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 63,645 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel is slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 63,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 62,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 59,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 58,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,924 miles

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,024 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,240 miles

Offside Front cv boot split slightly leaking grease p/a

Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,562 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,009 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,472 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 32,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 31,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,512 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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K477 CBU is a 1992 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K477 CBU, 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 K477 CBU registered?

K477 CBU is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K477 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K477 CBU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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