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A6 OHB

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,055 mi
Last recorded53,055 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OHB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,055 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,055 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,632 miles

O/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent

Pass 23 May 2006 40,717 miles

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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A6 OHB is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A6 OHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 OHB registered?

A6 OHB is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is A6 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 OHB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 OHB have outstanding finance?

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