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R131 CUA

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,971 mi
Last recorded68,971 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 CUA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,971 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,963 miles

UNDER VEHICLE BODY COVERED

Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,946 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 67,607 miles

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

underpans not allowing proper inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,607 miles

underpans not allowing proper inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,128 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 63,008 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 48,283 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 48,224 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 41,091 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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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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