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SCZ 5494

1992 Lotus Elan

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,076 mi
Last recorded54,076 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 5494
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 54,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,647 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 53,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,222 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,915 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,229 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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SCZ 5494 is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SCZ 5494, 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

How do I check the history of SCZ 5494?

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What year was SCZ 5494 registered?

SCZ 5494 is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is SCZ 5494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCZ 5494 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCZ 5494 have outstanding finance?

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