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P330 NOP

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,209 mi
Last recorded145,209 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 NOP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,209 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 145,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 144,934 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 144,928 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 144,384 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 143,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 140,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 139,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 139,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,448 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 130,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 123,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 67,806 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 67,806 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,773 miles

o/s/f lamp lens cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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P330 NOP is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P330 NOP, 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 P330 NOP registered?

P330 NOP is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P330 NOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P330 NOP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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