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P4 LOT

1996 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,253 mi
Last recorded31,253 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 31,253 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 31,060 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 30,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,886 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 30,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 30,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,509 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 30,509 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 30,429 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013
Pass 22 Sep 2012 29,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,626 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,683 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,120 miles

some freeplay in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2005 27,669 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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P4 LOT is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P4 LOT, 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 P4 LOT registered?

P4 LOT is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P4 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 LOT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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