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L4 TWN

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,016 mi
Last recorded30,016 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 TWN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 30,016 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 30,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,004 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 30,004 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong size numbers, owner had correct plates in the vehicle and swapped them over for mot test (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

slight jack damage to the n/s front chassis/floor

Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,865 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 29,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,569 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Oct 2016 29,150 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 11 Sep 2015 28,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,499 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,028 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 271,186 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,612 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 23,960 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 23,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,679 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,679 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 31 Aug 2005 21,611 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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L4 TWN is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red 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 L4 TWN, 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 L4 TWN registered?

L4 TWN is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is L4 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 TWN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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