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N30 LOT

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,792 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 82,690 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 82,689 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 789,047 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,046 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 78,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,046 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,482 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 75,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,252 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 66,252 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,103 miles

rear tyres at 1.6mm

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,162 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside washer jet poor operation

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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N30 LOT is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N30 LOT, 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 N30 LOT registered?

N30 LOT is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N30 LOT safe to buy?

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