MOT Status
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23,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
judder offside front brake- not yet excessive
nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisy!
play offside front lower balljoint- becoming excessive!
slight play nearside rear lower balljoint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front hub bearings slight noise when spun up †front offside brake reading comparatively low
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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P599 XPN is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P599 XPN, 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 P599 XPN registered?
P599 XPN is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P599 XPN safe to buy?
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