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P648 NMJ

1996 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,538 mi
Last recorded59,538 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 NMJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 59,538 miles

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

unable to check fuel lines brake pipes hanbrake cables due to belly pan travels hole length of car

Fail 27 Feb 2010 79,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges

unable to check fuel lines brake pipes hanbrake cables due to belly pan travels hole length of car

Pass 21 Feb 2009 76,257 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 72,547 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 72,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,779 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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P648 NMJ is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P648 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P648 NMJ registered?

P648 NMJ is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P648 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P648 NMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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