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F1 MNW

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,471 mi
Last recorded48,471 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 MNW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,471 miles

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2016 48,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 44,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,802 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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F1 MNW is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F1 MNW, 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 F1 MNW registered?

F1 MNW is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is F1 MNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 MNW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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