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P536 XCG

1997 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 XCG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 97,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,666 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 96,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,369 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 96,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,873 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,008 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 92,008 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,552 miles

Some front and rear suspension components becoming corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,006 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 87,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 86,122 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 82,231 miles

Headlamp reflectors are cpoor.

Reduced performance at offside rear brakes.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 78,874 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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P536 XCG is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P536 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 P536 XCG registered?

P536 XCG is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P536 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P536 XCG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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