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P622 MOK

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,108 mi
Last recorded55,108 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 MOK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,108 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 54,897 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside inner ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 54,658 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog light lens cracked

washer bottle leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,005 miles

front disc's corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2011 52,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,220 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs slight corrosion suspect standing

majority of component coverd by udertray very limited examination.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,187 miles

front discs slight corrosion suspect standing

majority of component coverd by udertray very limited examination.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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P622 MOK is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P622 MOK, 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 P622 MOK registered?

P622 MOK is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P622 MOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P622 MOK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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