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KAZ 4477

1992 Lotus Elan

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,866 mi
Last recorded57,866 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 4477
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres are perished

suspension components are corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,862 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres are perished

suspension components are corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 57,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,406 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 57,406 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 57,154 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 57,150 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)

Parking 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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KAZ 4477 is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KAZ 4477, 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 KAZ 4477 registered?

KAZ 4477 is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is KAZ 4477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 4477 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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