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R190 EUF

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,820 mi
Last recorded48,820 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 EUF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 48,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 48,820 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 48,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 48,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 47,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 46,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 46,831 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 45,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,147 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 26,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 23,721 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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R190 EUF is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R190 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 R190 EUF registered?

R190 EUF is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R190 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 EUF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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