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J4 TUS

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,853 mi
Last recorded52,853 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 52,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,300 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,904 miles

Nearside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,665 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,946 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 41,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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J4 TUS is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J4 TUS, 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 J4 TUS registered?

J4 TUS is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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