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8541 PX

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8541 PX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,740 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,539 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 86,539 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,964 miles

windscreen damaged on nearside outside of swept area

Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,964 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen damaged on nearside outside of swept area

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,555 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 85,555 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 83,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 82,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,238 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2011 77,373 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,248 miles

exhaust leaking at mounting braket welding

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2009 73,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,042 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Jun 2008 71,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 68,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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8541 PX is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 47,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8541 PX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8541 PX registered?

8541 PX is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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