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P366 PLM

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,148 mi
Last recorded80,148 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 PLM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,018 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,596 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 79,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,304 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,293 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,178 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,561 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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P366 PLM is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P366 PLM, 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 P366 PLM registered?

P366 PLM is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P366 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P366 PLM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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