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K507 LUS

1992 Lotus Elan

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK507 LUS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 105,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 105,526 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Lever on caliper Sticking (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 104,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 102,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 101,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 100,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 99,183 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,063 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak vacuum hose perished (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned pop up function faulty (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on the rear of the vehicle show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak radiator leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join in center of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,353 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 96,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 93,427 miles

advisory rear brake perfomance very low carry out decelerometer test due to this

advisory roll brake test front brake flictuating a lot

note exhaust emission not cat test carry out

Pass 13 May 2015 92,524 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advisory rear brake application is uneven and perfomance is low

Pass 29 May 2014 91,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 89,790 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 88,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,674 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,007 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 78,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,163 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,362 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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K507 LUS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K507 LUS, 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 K507 LUS registered?

K507 LUS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K507 LUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K507 LUS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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