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J18 JLB

1996 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,130 mi
Last recorded52,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 JLB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,130 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,129 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,034 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,220 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,220 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,085 miles

decelerometer test done in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 37,597 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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J18 JLB is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J18 JLB, 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 J18 JLB registered?

J18 JLB is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is J18 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 JLB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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