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P123 MKO

1997 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,967 mi
Last recorded90,967 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 MKO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 90,967 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 90,967 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,249 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 90,249 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 89,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 84,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,859 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,127 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,704 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,634 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,699 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 66,609 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)

Pass 26 May 2006 58,237 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 58,225 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 58,099 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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P123 MKO is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P123 MKO, 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 P123 MKO registered?

P123 MKO is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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