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P659 LGM

1996 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,580 mi
Last recorded95,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Elise48,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 LGM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,580 miles

undertrays fitted on vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,662 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

only one seat fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 May 2010 92,567 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 92,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 88,870 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 88,862 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 72,777 miles

Front wiper blade split

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

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

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

Offside 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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P659 LGM is a 1996 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P659 LGM, 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 P659 LGM registered?

P659 LGM is a 1996 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 December 1996.

Is P659 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P659 LGM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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