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J22 OGY

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 OGY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 110,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 110,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 108,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 107,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 106,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 104,168 miles

full panels fitted under side not allowing full inspection .

Pass 21 May 2019 99,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,427 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 97,381 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,965 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 92,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate small font and spacing correct

Pass 17 May 2013 84,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2012 80,953 miles

All tyres edges wearing and close to legal limits

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,001 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 67,679 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 67,679 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 59,924 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2008 58,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 57,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 55,964 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 55,842 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/f chassis

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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J22 OGY is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J22 OGY, 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 J22 OGY registered?

J22 OGY is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is J22 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 OGY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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