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NIL 5293

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,665 mi
Last recorded44,665 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 5293
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,686 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 37,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside outter toe link has play

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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NIL 5293 is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NIL 5293, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 5293 registered?

NIL 5293 is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NIL 5293 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 5293 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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