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P650 CLJ

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,571 mi
Last recorded65,571 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 CLJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 65,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,752 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,033 miles

very slight play in nsf wheel poss rack or ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2011 54,280 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,256 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,631 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 49,631 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

little play in o/s front surspension/steering

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,962 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,773 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 44,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,070 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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P650 CLJ is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P650 CLJ, 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 P650 CLJ registered?

P650 CLJ is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P650 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P650 CLJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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