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P669 PLM

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,725 mi
Last recorded51,725 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 PLM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,575 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,493 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,191 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,589 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 50,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,407 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,533 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both are pale in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s perishing (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 47,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 47,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 45,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,960 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 43,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,238 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,778 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P669 PLM is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow 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 P669 PLM, 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 P669 PLM registered?

P669 PLM is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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