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P313 ADG

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,561 mi
Last recorded32,561 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 ADG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 32,561 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 27,511 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 27,511 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 27,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 25,957 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 25,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 25,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,574 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 25,572 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 25,478 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 25,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Washer bottle leaking fluid onto battery likely to cause short circuit

Pass 14 Sep 2017 25,373 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,190 miles

advise slight fault with hazard light switch

all suspension arms and joints have surface corrosion.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,118 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 25,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,206 miles

exhaust corroded

play in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,113 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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P313 ADG is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P313 ADG, 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 P313 ADG registered?

P313 ADG is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P313 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P313 ADG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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