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L111 CPK

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 CPK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 82,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,385 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chipped windscreen

temperary front number plate fixed due to illegal number plate on grill

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,900 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temperary fixing due to illegal reg. plate fitted (0.1 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chipped windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,517 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temperary fixing due to illegal reg. plate fitted (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chipped windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,504 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

obstruction in windscreen not affecting driver's view

Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,504 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

obstruction in windscreen not affecting driver's view

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,005 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 70,000 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 67,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 65,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 65,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 62,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 59,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2012 56,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,246 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 51,246 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,480 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 46,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,962 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 43,181 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L111 CPK is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L111 CPK, 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 L111 CPK registered?

L111 CPK is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is L111 CPK safe to buy?

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