1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J272 JKN
1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 1992. Recorded mileage 64,561 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J272 JKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 64,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J272 JKN Mileage History
- 29/11/202163,685 mi
- 29/11/202163,685 mi
- 16/05/202364,561 mi+876 mi
- 16/05/202364,561 mi
Average of roughly 600 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J272 JKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Lotus Elan (J272 JKN) between November 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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