MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested CO Excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded All four spring and dampers heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to both metal front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C5 PRM is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C5 PRM, 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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C5 PRM is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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