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P26 EOD

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,663 mi
Last recorded35,663 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 EOD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 35,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 34,510 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 33,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,323 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 32,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 32,454 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 31,488 miles

Engine bay cover and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Front anti roll bar attachment bushes have slight play detected.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,509 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 27,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,291 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P26 EOD is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P26 EOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P26 EOD registered?

P26 EOD is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 July 1997.

Is P26 EOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 EOD shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P26 EOD have outstanding finance?

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