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P450 BSS

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

2,350 mi
Last recorded2,350 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 BSS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 2,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 2,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 2,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 1,936 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 1,780 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy x 2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 1,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 1,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 1,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 1,327 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 1,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 1,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 1,527 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 368 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 26 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,686 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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P450 BSS is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P450 BSS, 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 P450 BSS registered?

P450 BSS is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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