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P252 LMS

1996 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,868 mi
Last recorded95,868 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 LMS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,930 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,513 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,762 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,887 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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P252 LMS is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P252 LMS, 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 P252 LMS registered?

P252 LMS is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P252 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 LMS shows 7 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 P252 LMS have outstanding finance?

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