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K584 YEW

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,740 mi
Last recorded55,740 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK584 YEW
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 55,740 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 54,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust rusted

corrosion to all shock absorbers and mountings

engine sump damaged and slight oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2023 51,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust rusted

corrosion to all shock absorbers and mountings

engine sump damaged and slight oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 46,211 miles

Exact match not found in latest edition of 'in service vehicle emission standards',emissions tested as non cat vehicle.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,898 miles

Emissions test: exact match not found in 'In service emissions standards - 19th edition' Tested as non cat vehicle. CO limit at idle 3.5% . HC 1200ppm

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,525 miles

All suspension components are corroded, arms are approaching limit - attention recommended.

Emissions test: exact match not found in 'In service emissions standards - 19th edition' . Tested as a Non. Cat. vehicle between 1/8/92 & 31/7/94. Limits: CO 3.5 and HC 1200 at idle.

Headlamps are fixed in the 'up' position.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,023 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing.

Emissions Test: Exact match not listed in 'in service emissions book'. Tested as a Non Cat. vehicle between 1/8/92 and 31/07/95. Limits: CO 3.5%. Hydrocarbons 1200 ppm at idle.

Front suspension components are corroded but not to excess.

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy but not rough when rotated.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam not popping up (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not popping up (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam not popping up (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor obscuring driver's view of the road - not securing in the stowed position. (8.3.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber is missing.

All tyre walls are perished - monitoring recommended.

Front suspension components are corroded but not to excess.

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisy but not rough when rotated.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,845 miles

Front suspension components are starting to corrode.

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Rear brakes pressures are controlled by limiters.Brake efforts are: nearside 63kg offside 64kg.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 37,844 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 32kg (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven Nearside is 69% behind offside. (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension components are starting to corrode.

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,772 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,065 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 34,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,324 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,855 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,002 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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K584 YEW is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K584 YEW, 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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K584 YEW is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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