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K4 MYK

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 MYK
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,832 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 93,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,462 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2009 78,241 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,696 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,279 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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K4 MYK is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K4 MYK, 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 K4 MYK registered?

K4 MYK is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K4 MYK safe to buy?

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