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F17 ANK

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,971 mi
Last recorded24,971 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 ANK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 24,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 24,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,385 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,660 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,491 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 23,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,263 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 23,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 22,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,189 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 21,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,258 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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F17 ANK is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F17 ANK, 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 F17 ANK registered?

F17 ANK is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is F17 ANK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 ANK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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