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J6 CYA

1996 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,425 mi
Last recorded38,425 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 CYA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,150 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 30,145 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J6 CYA is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J6 CYA, 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 J6 CYA registered?

J6 CYA is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J6 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 CYA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J6 CYA have outstanding finance?

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