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P109 TVS

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,672 mi
Last recorded30,672 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 TVS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,672 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,696 miles

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

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

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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P109 TVS is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P109 TVS, 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 P109 TVS registered?

P109 TVS is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P109 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 TVS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P109 TVS have outstanding finance?

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