MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
complete flat floor fitted.
nearside front spot lamp inop.
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
full length undertrays fitted.some loose.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
full length undertrays fitted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P122 ESA is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 P122 ESA, 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 P122 ESA registered?
P122 ESA is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 June 1997.
Is P122 ESA safe to buy?
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