MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,875 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
some wear / play in inner rack joints
some wear / play in o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint
Headlamp reflectors are poor.
Rear brake discs inner faces are rusty.
Slight play at inner steering rack joints.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
rear brake discs poor condition †
inner ball joints at steering rack both slightly worn
outer ball joint at osr tie rod slightly worn
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R139 JDD is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R139 JDD, 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 R139 JDD registered?
R139 JDD is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R139 JDD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R139 JDD shows 4 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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