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M11 TEY

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,133 mi
Last recorded51,133 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 TEY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 51,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 51,050 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play slight play in rear suspension tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,799 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 47,831 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,999 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,565 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 44,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,415 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

creeking coming from nearside front suspension/wishbone bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2006 28,504 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 28,504 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 28,376 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M11 TEY is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M11 TEY, 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 M11 TEY registered?

M11 TEY is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is M11 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 TEY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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