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P647 NMJ

1996 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,171 mi
Last recorded96,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 NMJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,171 miles

Exhaust noisy sports system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 95,372 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,843 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 87,622 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding.

Nearside Rear Possible wheel bearing wear?

Fail 8 May 2018 87,622 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Both rear brake discs corroding.

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

Nearside Rear Possible wheel bearing wear?

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,209 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,883 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 72,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,152 miles

slight noise in o/r wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 56,009 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise; slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 7 May 2009 53,136 miles

advise: o/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,136 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise: o/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,190 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,719 miles

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

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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P647 NMJ is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P647 NMJ, 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 P647 NMJ registered?

P647 NMJ is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P647 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P647 NMJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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