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P612 NNE

1997 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 NNE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 101,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 101,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,270 miles

handbrake cables deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,699 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,146 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 98,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,586 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,803 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,803 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,596 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 93,222 miles

Slight movement offside front upper arm front bush

Fail 20 May 2015 93,222 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight movement offside front upper arm front bush

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 90,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 89,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 87,095 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 84,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 83,008 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 81,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 80,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 77,964 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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P612 NNE is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P612 NNE, 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 P612 NNE registered?

P612 NNE is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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