1992 Lotus Elan 1.6L Petrol · J877 GAP
1992 Lotus Elan (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/02/1992. Recorded mileage 105,894 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELAN
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,894 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
J877 GAP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2023
- 105,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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J877 GAP Mileage History
- 13/06/2022105,577 mi
- 22/06/2022105,579 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/2023105,894 mi+315 mi
Average of roughly 310 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J877 GAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Lotus Elan (J877 GAP) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2023 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 (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking/no pedal pressure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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