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P135 LOH

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,780 mi
Last recorded69,780 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 LOH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,780 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,780 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT WHEEL NUTS WERE SLACK... NOW TOUGHT

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,301 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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P135 LOH is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P135 LOH, 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 P135 LOH registered?

P135 LOH is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P135 LOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 LOH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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