MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Lower front to rear under-tray fitted obscuring underside test components,time of test
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front to rear under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front to rear under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test
Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PRE 1991 ENGINE FITTED ,TESTED EMISSIONS ON THIS DATE.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front and rear number plates not the correct colour
headlamp reflectors deteriorated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P524 NLN is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P524 NLN, 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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P524 NLN is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 January 1997.
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