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E7 JGE

1996 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,786 mi
Last recorded130,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 JGE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 130,786 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 127,652 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 124,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 122,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 116,315 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 116,315 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 101,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 93,968 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 93,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E7 JGE is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E7 JGE, 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.

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What year was E7 JGE registered?

E7 JGE is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is E7 JGE safe to buy?

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