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L18 TPG

1996 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,326 mi
Last recorded43,326 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 TPG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 43,326 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 43,096 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Rear Ball Joints Very Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 43,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Rear Ball Joints Very Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 40,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,350 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,916 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,257 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 33,528 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 32,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 31,929 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,569 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 29,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn to inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,712 miles

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

both front tyres worn to inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,449 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 TPG is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TPG, 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 TPG registered?

L18 TPG is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is L18 TPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 TPG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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