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L9 LOT

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,726 mi
Last recorded66,726 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,120 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,525 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 64,863 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 64,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 63,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 62,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,019 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,938 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,233 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,147 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,654 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 38,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,973 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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L9 LOT is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L9 LOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 LOT registered?

L9 LOT is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is L9 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 LOT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L9 LOT have outstanding finance?

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