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H19 NWA

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,270 mi
Last recorded39,270 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 NWA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 39,270 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 35,905 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,656 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,480 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2021 34,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 33,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 33,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 33,774 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 33,628 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,628 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,217 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,837 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,918 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,787 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 29,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 27,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,295 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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H19 NWA is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H19 NWA, 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 H19 NWA registered?

H19 NWA is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is H19 NWA safe to buy?

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