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LTS 763

1997 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTS 763
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 95,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,772 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,664 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,290 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 86,981 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,671 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,221 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,370 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 59,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,441 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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LTS 763 is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LTS 763, 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 LTS 763 registered?

LTS 763 is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is LTS 763 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTS 763 shows 20 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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