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P663 AYJ

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,825 mi
Last recorded78,825 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 AYJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 78,825 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear tyres perished

slight free paly in rear suspension ball joints

Fail 9 May 2013 78,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and has deep cracks.

inner rear brake pads look low.

near side headlamp very dirty inside.

reverse light not working.

Pass 10 May 2012 73,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 70,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 23 May 2011 70,053 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,872 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2009 63,169 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 56,034 miles

front brake pad material getting low apprximatly 3mm wear left

near side rear tyre has small nail in tread area/ also has cut in tread area cords not exposed

Pass 9 May 2007 48,270 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2006 41,514 miles

offside front flexible brake hose ferrule moderate corrosion on inner end

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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P663 AYJ is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P663 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P663 AYJ registered?

P663 AYJ is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P663 AYJ safe to buy?

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