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1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J970 RBR

J970 RBR

1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/07/1992. Recorded mileage 114,785 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
1588cc

J970 RBR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 114,785 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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J970 RBR Mileage History

  1. 24/08/2023114,155 mi
  2. 28/08/2024114,484 mi+329 mi
  3. 28/08/2024114,484 mi
  4. 28/01/2026114,785 mi+301 mi
  5. 28/01/2026114,785 mi

Average of roughly 259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J970 RBR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (J970 RBR) between August 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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