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P269 TVF

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,592 mi
Last recorded35,592 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 TVF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,592 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limit on inners

Under trays fitted covering under side of vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2017 35,592 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limit on inners

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted covering under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 34,324 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 33,496 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,348 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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P269 TVF is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P269 TVF, 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 P269 TVF registered?

P269 TVF is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P269 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 TVF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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