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P361 AWT

1996 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,646 mi
Last recorded67,646 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 AWT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 67,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 66,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,054 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 64,979 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,378 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,868 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 49,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,428 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,382 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,967 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 36,967 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,836 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,746 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,351 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,351 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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P361 AWT is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P361 AWT, 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 P361 AWT registered?

P361 AWT is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P361 AWT safe to buy?

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