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P105 HEG

1996 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,953 mi
Last recorded48,953 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 HEG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 48,953 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 48,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 48,630 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock misting

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,044 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,782 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,648 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,453 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 28,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,127 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 26,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P105 HEG is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P105 HEG, 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 P105 HEG registered?

P105 HEG is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P105 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P105 HEG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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