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K662 LMD

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,495 mi
Last recorded43,495 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK662 LMD
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 43,495 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,176 miles

Rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 36,803 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle not running right unable to get reading for emissions (7.3.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,378 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,698 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 30,696 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,869 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,556 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 24,646 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 17,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,611 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 16,909 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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K662 LMD is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K662 LMD, 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 K662 LMD registered?

K662 LMD is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K662 LMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K662 LMD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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