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P533 XCG

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,370 mi
Last recorded36,370 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 XCG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 36,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 36,105 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 36,067 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,797 miles

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Pass 11 Jun 2022 35,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,190 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 33,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 32,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 32,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,993 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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P533 XCG is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P533 XCG, 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 P533 XCG registered?

P533 XCG is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P533 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P533 XCG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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