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P777 TOY

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,391 mi
Last recorded82,391 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 TOY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,391 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,667 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,796 miles

Full undertray fitted to car preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn beyond service standard on inner raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 74,445 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 74,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,930 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 72,930 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,309 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,447 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 54,417 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,266 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,250 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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P777 TOY is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 48,523 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 P777 TOY, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P777 TOY registered?

P777 TOY is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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