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P617 DAU

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,260 mi
Last recorded55,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 DAU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 55,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & 17 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre 17 years old

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mmm,worn on edge & 17 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 54,764 miles

Front BOTH front tyres 16 years old

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyre 3mm & 16years old (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2025 54,761 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front BOTH front tyres 16 years old

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyre 3mm & 16years old (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2024 53,845 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2024 53,834 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2023 53,741 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,733 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,129 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,555 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 49,555 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,409 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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P617 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P617 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 P617 DAU registered?

P617 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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