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P532 XCG

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,784 mi
Last recorded53,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 XCG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror missing

slight blemmish to rear no plate

surface corrosion emerging to underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 50,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror missing

slight blemmish to rear no plate

surface corrosion emerging to underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 48,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 45,242 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,098 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,886 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 29,015 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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P532 XCG is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P532 XCG, 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 P532 XCG registered?

P532 XCG is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P532 XCG safe to buy?

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