MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine water leak from frount
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P841 TMB is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P841 TMB, 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 P841 TMB registered?
P841 TMB is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P841 TMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P841 TMB shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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