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L111 JHC

1996 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,739 mi
Last recorded45,739 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 JHC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,739 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,724 miles

Central undertray fitted to entire underbody

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 45,710 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 45,710 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,689 miles

All four coil springs corroding

front wiper slight smear

Pass 13 May 2016 45,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,487 miles

all coil springs corroding

front tyres getting low on tread

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,150 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,149 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 22 Aug 2011 44,440 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 28,854 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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L111 JHC is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L111 JHC, 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 L111 JHC registered?

L111 JHC is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is L111 JHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 JHC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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