1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J583 FNJ
1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/01/1992. Recorded mileage 75,775 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,775 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 FNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 75,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J583 FNJ Mileage History
- 10/06/202474,976 mi
- 10/06/202474,976 mi
- 17/06/202575,032 mi+56 mi
- 18/06/202575,032 mi
- 22/05/202675,775 mi+743 mi
Average of roughly 411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J583 FNJ 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 FNJ) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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