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P524 NLN

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,064 mi
Last recorded114,064 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 NLN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 114,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 113,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 113,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,339 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 112,339 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 112,096 miles

Lower front to rear under-tray fitted obscuring underside test components,time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2017 111,702 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2017 111,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front to rear under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components,time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2015 11,047 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 11,047 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 108,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,056 miles

PRE 1991 ENGINE FITTED ,TESTED EMISSIONS ON THIS DATE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,690 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 95,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,638 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 92,638 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,225 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 86,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 81,540 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 81,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear number plates not the correct colour

headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2005 78,295 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 78,283 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P524 NLN is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P524 NLN, 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 P524 NLN registered?

P524 NLN is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P524 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 NLN shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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