MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
UNDER VEHICLE BODY COVERED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
UNDER VEHICLE BODY COVERED
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
underpans not allowing proper inspection
underpans not allowing proper inspection
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front wiper deteriorated
offside front valve stem deteriorated
possible minor leak of exhaust gas
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Both Offside Coil-overs loose when extended
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R131 CUA is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R131 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 R131 CUA registered?
R131 CUA is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R131 CUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R131 CUA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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