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P385 WAA

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,974 mi
Last recorded23,974 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 WAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 23,974 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,462 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 23,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 23,331 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 23,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,321 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,247 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 22,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlight reflector corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,271 miles

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

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

front no plate in poor condition

nsf head lamp refector rusty

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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P385 WAA is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P385 WAA, 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 P385 WAA registered?

P385 WAA is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P385 WAA safe to buy?

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