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L18 LOT

1996 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,633 mi
Last recorded94,633 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,633 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 93,199 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,637 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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L18 LOT is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L18 LOT, 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 L18 LOT registered?

L18 LOT is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is L18 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 LOT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L18 LOT have outstanding finance?

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