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K499 BWL

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,550 mi
Last recorded12,550 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 BWL
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 12,550 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 12,528 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 12,424 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 12,418 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 12,383 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 12,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 12,246 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,227 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 12,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 12,145 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 12,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 12,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 11,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,899 miles

nsr and osr tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,842 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,506 miles

the front brakes judder on the rollers but are fine up the road

Pass 21 May 2007 11,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,711 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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K499 BWL 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 90.9%.

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 K499 BWL, 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 K499 BWL registered?

K499 BWL is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K499 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K499 BWL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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