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NXI 102

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,161 mi
Last recorded53,161 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 102
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 53,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 52,825 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 52,825 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 51,688 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 50,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,960 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 49,960 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAKING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly damaged

Nearside Rear chassis cracked but out side of perscibed area

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 47,448 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rack arm 'worn'

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,996 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened area on inner edge of brake disc (3.5.1i)

play within steering rack arms

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 46,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters front & rear (6.3.4c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 43,954 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2013 43,001 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 42,272 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,262 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,399 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 36,141 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,114 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 34,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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NXI 102 is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NXI 102, 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 NXI 102 registered?

NXI 102 is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is NXI 102 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXI 102 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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