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P668 NEW

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,732 mi
Last recorded46,732 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 NEW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,732 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,232 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge. no cords exposed

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,768 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 44,797 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 42,981 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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P668 NEW is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P668 NEW, 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 P668 NEW registered?

P668 NEW is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P668 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P668 NEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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