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K6 GCC

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,798 mi
Last recorded57,798 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 GCC
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,798 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 57,764 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 57,574 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 57,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working BOTH rears not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 56,363 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 56,363 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,091 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 56,091 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,436 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,423 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,265 miles

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspension getting rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,959 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 45,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

check and adjust rear brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,903 miles

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

adjust front washers

check and adjust rear brakes

Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,930 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 39,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,272 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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K6 GCC is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K6 GCC, 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 K6 GCC registered?

K6 GCC is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K6 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 GCC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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