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R123 CUA

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,124 mi
Last recorded48,124 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 CUA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,124 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,231 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 46,299 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

coolant level in header tank below minimum

cooling fan not cutting in

one bulb not working in high visibility brake light

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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R123 CUA is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 47,496 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 R123 CUA, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R123 CUA registered?

R123 CUA is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R123 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 CUA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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