1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J583 CJD
1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1992. Recorded mileage 96,767 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1588cc
J583 CJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 96,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J583 CJD Mileage History
- 15/03/202393,408 mi
- 29/08/202494,645 mi+1,237 mi
- 03/09/202494,654 mi+9 mi
- 10/06/202696,756 mi+2,102 mi
- 12/06/202696,767 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J583 CJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Lotus Elan (J583 CJD) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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