MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
chipped windscreen
temperary front number plate fixed due to illegal number plate on grill
Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temperary fixing due to illegal reg. plate fitted (0.1 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
chipped windscreen
Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temperary fixing due to illegal reg. plate fitted (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
chipped windscreen
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
obstruction in windscreen not affecting driver's view
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
obstruction in windscreen not affecting driver's view
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L111 CPK is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 L111 CPK, 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 L111 CPK registered?
L111 CPK is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 November 1997.
Is L111 CPK safe to buy?
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