MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
unable to check underbody due to covers fitted
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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ELE 3S is a 1997 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 ELE 3S, 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 ELE 3S registered?
ELE 3S is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 November 1997.
Is ELE 3S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELE 3S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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