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127 JUS

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,626 mi
Last recorded22,626 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration127 JUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 22,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 22,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 21,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 21,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 21,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 21,677 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 21,653 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 21,618 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 21,609 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 21,598 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 21,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 21,297 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 20,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,060 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 18,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 16,571 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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127 JUS is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 47,496 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 127 JUS, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 127 JUS?

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What year was 127 JUS registered?

127 JUS is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is 127 JUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 127 JUS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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