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P956 JKM

1996 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,548 mi
Last recorded124,548 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 JKM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 124,548 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 124,406 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 124,229 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 122,969 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 122,969 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 121,171 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 121,142 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 121,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,133 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 120,133 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 119,362 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 119,362 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,459 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,459 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working on nearside (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 115,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,697 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 89,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 77,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,451 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 61,318 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 50,504 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,842 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 48,842 miles

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 low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P956 JKM is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P956 JKM, 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 P956 JKM registered?

P956 JKM is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 November 1996.

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