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N8 VOM

1997 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,723 mi
Last recorded67,723 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 VOM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,723 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,963 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2023 66,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 65,806 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,558 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,365 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 63,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 62,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 61,169 miles

Under shields and engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2015 59,944 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 59,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 56,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 50,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,246 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front and rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

handbrake cables deteriorated

offside front brake disc outer face lightly scored

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,138 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 39,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,986 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,515 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,104 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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N8 VOM is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N8 VOM, 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 N8 VOM registered?

N8 VOM is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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