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P510 PPW

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,011 mi
Last recorded27,011 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 PPW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 25,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 22,198 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 20,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 18,377 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 17,551 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,843 miles

Nearside Rear track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,833 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play nsr track rod has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 15,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play nsr track rod has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,819 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 15,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 15,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 15,497 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 15,468 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 15,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2009 15,439 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 15,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 15,311 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 15,311 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,141 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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P510 PPW is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P510 PPW, 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 P510 PPW registered?

P510 PPW is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P510 PPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 PPW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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