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P671 NEW

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,767 mi
Last recorded105,767 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 NEW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,356 miles

Engine Oil below min...

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 102,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine Oil below min...

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,709 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 99,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,163 miles

damage to offside of screen outside swept area

Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,941 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 94,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

hand brake light on

Fail 3 Oct 2012 88,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,926 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,830 miles

front no plate damaged slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2009 77,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front no plate damaged slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet hinge broken

o/s/r top ball joint worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2007 68,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet hinge broken

o/s/r top ball joint worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,029 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,014 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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P671 NEW is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P671 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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P671 NEW is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P671 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P671 NEW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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