GBJ491WJM

LOTUS ELAN

1992 · YELLOW · PETROL · 111,233 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-08-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-08-17● ULEZ Non-Compliant

MOT History — 27 tests · 20 passed · 7 failed

PASS29 July 2026

111,233 mi

MINORNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORYCorrosion to rear suspension components.

PASS29 July 2025

109,476 mi

ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORYRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASS29 July 2024

107,754 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASS2 August 2023

105,986 mi

ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYdamp around power steering pipe and rack
ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PASS26 July 2022

104,322 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

FAIL26 July 2022

104,322 mi

DANGEROUSStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRSOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PRSExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

FAIL25 July 2022

104,322 mi

DANGEROUSStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOROffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJORExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
ADVISORYboth front tyres worn inner edges almost to cords .......
ADVISORYslight play felt at o/s/r wheel .......
ADVISORYcoating of oil on o/s/f shock absorber & suspension , appears not to be from shock absorber .......
ADVISORYoil leak .......

PASS18 August 2021

102,288 mi

MINORWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASS3 July 2020

98,434 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack, pump, hoses (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FAIL3 July 2020

98,434 mi

PRSOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack, pump, hoses (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PASS26 June 2019

96,948 mi

ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

FAIL26 June 2019

96,948 mi

PRSWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

PASS7 July 2018

94,994 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYGeneral corrosion to suspension
ADVISORYExhaust corroded

FAIL3 July 2018

94,994 mi

MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play On limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOROffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORYGeneral corrosion to suspension
ADVISORYExhaust corroded

PASS26 April 2017

91,763 mi

PASS20 April 2016

89,546 mi

FAIL20 April 2016

89,546 mi

PRSNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRSOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

PASS12 May 2015

87,550 mi

PASS9 May 2014

86,758 mi

PASS3 May 2013

85,175 mi

PASS12 April 2012

83,974 mi

PASS21 April 2011

82,530 mi

PASS8 June 2009

77,006 mi

PASS20 May 2008

73,820 mi

ADVISORYbrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

FAIL19 May 2008

73,820 mi

FAILNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FAILOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORYbrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

PASS13 June 2007

71,913 mi

USER ENTEREDrear brake discs corroded
USER ENTEREDdamage to front subframe
USER ENTEREDslight dampness around power steering rack
USER ENTEREDoffside rear shock absorber damp

PASS2 June 2006

69,329 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make: LOTUS
Model: ELAN
Colour: YELLOW
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,588 cc
Year: 1992
First registered: 1992-06
Tax due: 2027-08-01
MOT expiry: 2027-08-17
Recorded mileage: 111,233 mi

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