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6,515 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush
oil leak
oil leak
oil leak
oil leak
oil leak
oil leak
oil leak
slight play in ofsfide rear wheel bearing
oil leak
oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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R205 DDW is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 R205 DDW, 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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How do I check the history of R205 DDW?
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What year was R205 DDW registered?
R205 DDW is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R205 DDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R205 DDW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R205 DDW have outstanding finance?
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