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TIW 6406

1996 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 6406
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,682 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,555 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake fluid level midway

Fail 22 Jul 2009 51,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

brake fluid level midway

Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,294 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,285 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 46,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,117 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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TIW 6406 is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 48,015 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 TIW 6406, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIW 6406 registered?

TIW 6406 is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is TIW 6406 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIW 6406 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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