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P615 NNE

1997 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,779 mi
Last recorded78,779 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 NNE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,779 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 78,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing anti-roll bar (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,107 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,224 miles

center view mirror missing

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,941 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,302 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,346 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,279 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 44,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,631 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 37,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P615 NNE is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P615 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P615 NNE?

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What year was P615 NNE registered?

P615 NNE is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P615 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P615 NNE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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