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P613 DAU

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,817 mi
Last recorded20,817 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 DAU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,817 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 20,503 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 20,084 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 19,664 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,918 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 18,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides rear lower wish bone arms ball joints worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 18,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,547 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 16,447 miles

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 14,682 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,314 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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P613 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P613 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P613 DAU registered?

P613 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P613 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P613 DAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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