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R179 EUF

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,624 mi
Last recorded81,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 EUF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2020 81,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,393 miles

All tyre valves cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2018 81,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,259 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,180 miles

Chips in windscreen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 79,924 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,211 miles

Both front coil spring cups are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,637 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,582 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,271 miles

Slight corrosion rear exhaust clamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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R179 EUF is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R179 EUF, 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 R179 EUF registered?

R179 EUF is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R179 EUF safe to buy?

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