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P500 CLB

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 CLB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,417 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 66,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,949 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 65,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,557 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,761 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,857 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,109 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,724 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,341 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 53,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,938 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 49,298 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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P500 CLB is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P500 CLB, 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 P500 CLB registered?

P500 CLB is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P500 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 CLB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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