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P440 KRX

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,020 mi
Last recorded58,020 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 KRX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no passenger seat fitted

race seat and seat belt fitted

road/track tyres fitted all round

Pass 22 Aug 2009 62,323 miles

condition of rear tyres .

Fail 18 Aug 2009 62,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

condition of rear tyres .

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,350 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,270 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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P440 KRX is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P440 KRX, 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 P440 KRX registered?

P440 KRX is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P440 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 KRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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