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P641 ONO

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,846 mi
Last recorded45,846 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 ONO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,337 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,120 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,120 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,264 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,895 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 31,895 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P641 ONO is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P641 ONO, 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 P641 ONO registered?

P641 ONO is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P641 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P641 ONO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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