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P15 GOT

1996 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,230 mi
Last recorded33,230 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 GOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 33,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,003 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 28,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 27,981 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,562 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 23,562 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 22,257 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,303 miles

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

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

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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P15 GOT is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P15 GOT, 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 P15 GOT registered?

P15 GOT is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P15 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 GOT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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