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P410 JNU

1996 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP410 JNU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,790 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2009 56,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 60,326 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

suface rust on n/s/f chassis behind wheel

Pass 8 May 2007 53,371 miles

slight judder in front service brakes

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in o/s front, top arm, front bush

slight play in steering rack

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted from front to rear

Pass 9 May 2006 42,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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P410 JNU is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P410 JNU, 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 P410 JNU registered?

P410 JNU is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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