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P393 FEG

1996 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 FEG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 112,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 112,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure offside main beam lamp (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,637 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 105,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 104,770 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 104,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,310 miles

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

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

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

On emission test , steam/vapour emitted from around bonnet/front grille area - no electric fan heard running neither at any point.

Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 constant (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.60 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.28 (7.3.D.4)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section below limits (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

On emission test , steam/vapour emitted from around bonnet/front grille area - no electric fan heard running neither at any point.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm inner joint has play started (chalked.) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads, especially inners starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced reflector badly corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front partially blocked

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm inner joint has play started (chalked.) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread blocks.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads, especially inners starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 85,708 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,638 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 72,610 miles

Emissions meet the results in exhaust emissions book

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,608 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions meet the results in exhaust emissions book

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 71,048 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 71,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,938 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,490 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 68,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering columb feels loose at top mount

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,298 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,298 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,157 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 53,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P393 FEG is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P393 FEG, 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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P393 FEG is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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