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MWV 117J

1992 Lotus Elan

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,232 mi
Last recorded60,232 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 117J
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,232 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,232 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 3 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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MWV 117J is a 1992 Lotus Elan in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWV 117J, 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 MWV 117J registered?

MWV 117J is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 26 November 1992.

Is MWV 117J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWV 117J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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