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P111 DLB

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,916 mi
Last recorded44,916 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 DLB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,747 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 44,743 miles

Brake performance not tested Car over heated. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Car over heated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 43,582 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,045 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,218 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 41,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling tyre (3.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 39,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,663 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 32,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

rear shocker upside down

Pass 21 May 2013 31,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,907 miles

n/s/r brake disc inner edge piece broken out! but still safe

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,821 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 27,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,263 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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P111 DLB is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P111 DLB, 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 P111 DLB registered?

P111 DLB is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P111 DLB safe to buy?

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