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T755 RPJ

1994 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT755 RPJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,593 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,593 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 71,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,954 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,728 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 69,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,056 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,439 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,602 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,450 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 46,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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T755 RPJ is a 1994 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T755 RPJ, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T755 RPJ registered?

T755 RPJ is a 1994 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is T755 RPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T755 RPJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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