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1 UKO

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,793 mi
Last recorded40,793 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 UKO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 40,793 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,665 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 40,664 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,282 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 38,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 33,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,190 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,952 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,886 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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1 UKO is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 1 UKO, 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.

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What year was 1 UKO registered?

1 UKO is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is 1 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 UKO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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