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P126 OVF

1996 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,622 mi
Last recorded63,622 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 OVF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,622 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,831 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at rack arm bushes

N/S/R tyre nearing tread limits

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,899 miles

Offside parking brake cable outer casing poor.

Slight play at O/S inner steering rack.

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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P126 OVF is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P126 OVF, 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 P126 OVF registered?

P126 OVF is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P126 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 OVF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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