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P36 KLS

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (23 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,352 mi
Last recorded21,352 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 KLS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 21,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 21,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 20,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 20,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 20,205 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 19,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 19,129 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 18,688 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,543 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,868 miles

all 4 tyres worn low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 12,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,408 miles

HAS WINDSCREEN DAMAGED OUTSIDE SWEPT AERA

Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 10,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,350 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2005 9,819 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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P36 KLS is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 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 P36 KLS, 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 P36 KLS registered?

P36 KLS is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P36 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 KLS shows 23 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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