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P325 VEU

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,384 mi
Last recorded1,384 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 VEU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 1,384 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 298 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 290 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 266 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 266 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 233 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 233 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 152 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,723 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,506 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,995 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 44,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,253 miles

N/S/F inner B/Pad appears abit low

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,646 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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P325 VEU is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P325 VEU, 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

How do I check the history of P325 VEU?

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What year was P325 VEU registered?

P325 VEU is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P325 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P325 VEU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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