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P522 YVL

1996 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,076 mi
Last recorded26,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 YVL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,076 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,526 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,089 miles

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

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

tyres under inflated [pumped up]

Fail 21 May 2010 21,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres under inflated [pumped up]

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,338 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,639 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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P522 YVL is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P522 YVL, 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 P522 YVL registered?

P522 YVL is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P522 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 YVL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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