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K852 SDS

1992 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,190 mi
Last recorded56,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK852 SDS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 56,190 miles

Engine sump damaged

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

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

Rear brake effort seems lower than expected

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,009 miles

Damage to oil sump

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension damper casings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2024 55,282 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 55,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 53,340 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings have corrosion but not excessive

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal sections/joins of both front brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 53,181 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi to calliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At front flexi join. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi to calliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear service brake has low braking effort but enough to pass minimum requirements.

Service brake only just met minimum requirements and may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,252 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump pan damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2021 52,252 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have been repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump pan damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,916 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 51,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Refer to emissions print out/results (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,174 miles

Engine oil sump is damaged and has a minor oil leak

Front wiper blades are smeary

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,908 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,545 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,986 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,947 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear discs corrode on inner faces

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,555 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K852 SDS is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K852 SDS, 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 K852 SDS registered?

K852 SDS is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K852 SDS safe to buy?

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