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L111 HMM

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,675 mi
Last recorded62,675 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 HMM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 62,675 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 62,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,892 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 59,909 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,190 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 58,190 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,902 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 19,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,225 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,920 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,964 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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L111 HMM is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMM, 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 HMM registered?

L111 HMM is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is L111 HMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 HMM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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