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K1 ONX

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 ONX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,459 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 105,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 101,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 97,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 92,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 89,175 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 89,150 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K1 ONX is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 K1 ONX, 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 K1 ONX registered?

K1 ONX is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is K1 ONX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 ONX 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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