MOT Status
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53,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
parking brake cable poor travel nearside
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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R211 NBM is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R211 NBM, 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 R211 NBM registered?
R211 NBM is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R211 NBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R211 NBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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