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P606 DAU

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 DAU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,113 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 76,047 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf/osf

Pass 30 Apr 2024 75,327 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 68,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,034 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 65,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,951 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,949 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 60,749 miles

slight play in nsf drop link ,

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,694 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,142 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,564 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,646 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,327 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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P606 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P606 DAU, 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 P606 DAU registered?

P606 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P606 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P606 DAU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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