MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & 17 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre 17 years old
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mmm,worn on edge & 17 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Front BOTH front tyres 16 years old
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyre 3mm & 16years old (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted to complete underside of vehicle
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front BOTH front tyres 16 years old
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyre 3mm & 16years old (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted to complete underside of vehicle
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P617 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 P617 DAU, 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 P617 DAU registered?
P617 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 May 1997.
Is P617 DAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P617 DAU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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