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K100 NPC

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,517 mi
Last recorded58,517 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 NPC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 58,517 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 58,482 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 57,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 57,104 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 56,765 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 55,096 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 54,716 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,517 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,579 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 44,469 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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K100 NPC is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K100 NPC, 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 K100 NPC registered?

K100 NPC is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K100 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K100 NPC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K100 NPC have outstanding finance?

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