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K599 WVP

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,150 mi
Last recorded79,150 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK599 WVP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 79,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,815 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,815 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front to brake hose corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,007 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 74,997 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,527 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 72,479 miles

All brake discs scored due to vehicle not being used Front n/s brake below normal efficiency Recommend descaling of discs

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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K599 WVP is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K599 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 K599 WVP registered?

K599 WVP is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 13 August 1992.

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