1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J3 CFM
1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/01/1992. Recorded mileage 77,472 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,472 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
J3 CFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 77,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J3 CFM Mileage History
- 16/08/202375,897 mi
- 12/08/202476,359 mi+462 mi
- 04/09/202479,362 mi+3,003 mi
- 03/09/202577,250 mi-2,112 mi
- 27/08/202677,472 mi+222 mi
Average of roughly 520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J3 CFM 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 (J3 CFM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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