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P270 VPP

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 VPP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,083 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,023 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,023 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,114 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,274 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 55,274 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 55,250 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,578 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 41,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,630 miles

nearside front shock been sprayed with oil

Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 29,519 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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P270 VPP is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow 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 P270 VPP, 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 P270 VPP registered?

P270 VPP is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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