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P832 LSG

1996 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,361 mi
Last recorded67,361 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 LSG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,361 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 67,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,888 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,353 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,386 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 34,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P832 LSG is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 48,015 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 P832 LSG, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P832 LSG registered?

P832 LSG is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P832 LSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P832 LSG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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