MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P361 AWT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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