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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Unable to check all components due to under trays
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Inner rack joints worn
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel Bearing noisy when rotated
Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Inner rack joints worn
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel Bearing noisy when rotated
Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play at steering rack at n/s
slight play in steering rrack at o/s
slight play at steering rack at n/s
slight play in steering rrack at o/s
o/s rear number plate light comes on when tapped
slight play in steering rack and a twist in the n/s rack gaiter
tightnes in both front roll bar drop links
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn on inside edges
slight play at steering rack n/s and o/s
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INSDE EDGE
SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK N/S AND O/S,INNER TRACK ROD SEATS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK O/S
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N31 MPS is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N31 MPS, 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 N31 MPS registered?
N31 MPS is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is N31 MPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N31 MPS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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