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K590 WVP

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,823 mi
Last recorded97,823 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK590 WVP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 97,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamp turns on but motor not lifting unit open to test beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 96,900 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2021 96,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear suspension undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,869 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,410 miles

Discs faces have some corrosion

Front wishbone bushes have slight movment

Near side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Off side rear bearing has slight play and noise

Pass 27 Jul 2013 96,014 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 95,465 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 94,228 miles

Hand brake long

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,228 miles

Hand brake long

Pass 24 Jul 2010 90,958 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate showing signs of deterioating but still readable.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,447 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,660 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 77,660 miles

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

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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K590 WVP is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K590 WVP, 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 K590 WVP registered?

K590 WVP is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K590 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K590 WVP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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