MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,261 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front anti roll bar loose in mounting's
parking brake lever travel
Front antiroll bar loose in mounting's
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
parking brake lever travel
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front anti roll bar loose in mounting's
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front anti roll bar loose in mounting bushes
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front anti roll bar loose in mounting bushes
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy
Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise
Offside Rear Outer slight wear in track joint
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM JOINT
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R274 NBM is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 R274 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 R274 NBM registered?
R274 NBM is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R274 NBM safe to buy?
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