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P695 POT

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,531 mi
Last recorded51,531 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 POT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,531 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,559 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 43,559 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s rear tyres slight deterioration within tread area

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,544 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 32,737 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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P695 POT 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 P695 POT, 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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P695 POT is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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