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P955 DJM

1996 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,359 mi
Last recorded59,359 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 DJM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 59,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,275 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 59,274 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 59,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,042 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 59,030 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,248 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,814 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 49,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,393 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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P955 DJM is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P955 DJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P955 DJM registered?

P955 DJM is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P955 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P955 DJM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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