MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp reflectors deteriorated
under vehicle under shielding prevents inspection of most of under side of vehicle
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp reflectors deteriorated
under vehicle under shielding prevents inspection of most of under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bolts missing from rear under tray
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
bolts missing from under tray
head light reflectors starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P673 NEW is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P673 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 P673 NEW registered?
P673 NEW is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 1997.
Is P673 NEW safe to buy?
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