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H1 UPX

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,238 mi
Last recorded19,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 UPX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 19,160 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,155 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,905 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 18,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,303 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,194 miles

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

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

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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H1 UPX is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H1 UPX, 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 H1 UPX registered?

H1 UPX is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is H1 UPX safe to buy?

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