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K77 DMP

1992 Lotus Elan

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,120 mi
Last recorded107,120 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 DMP
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,120 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2021 107,089 miles

both rear foot and handbrake performances could be better

both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w

Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,967 miles

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,775 miles

Offside handbrake performance could be better,only just met requirements

both rear foot brake performances could be better,only just met requirements

both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside handbrake performance could be better

Offside screenwasher jet not working as well as nearside

both rear foot brake performances could be better

both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's.205/45zr1683w

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,972 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 105,972 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,437 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,437 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,924 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,443 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 102,978 miles

N/s/r brake disc surface corrosion on inner disc face

Pass 9 Apr 2008 101,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 101,184 miles

all rigid brake pipes at rear heavily coated in paint/unable to inspect fully[suspect coroded]

n/s and o/s front brake pipes coroded

rear brake discs worn

rear brake effiencys close to minimum

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,096 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ignition warning light illuminated

n/s/r roadwqheel should be considered defective and replaced

Fail 27 Mar 2006 100,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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K77 DMP is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K77 DMP, 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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K77 DMP is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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