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G3 AGF

1996 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,543 mi
Last recorded31,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 AGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2014 31,475 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 30,557 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 30,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,666 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 29,666 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,687 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,043 miles

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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G3 AGF is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G3 AGF, 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 G3 AGF registered?

G3 AGF is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is G3 AGF safe to buy?

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