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R151 CUA

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,059 mi
Last recorded8,059 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 CUA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 8,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 6,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 6,752 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 6,396 miles

Steering rack boots very heavily perished and starting to crack.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 5,787 miles

Steering rack boots heavily perished.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 5,459 miles

Steering rack boots excesively cracked and perished. Advise replacement.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 4,933 miles

O/s steering boot heavily perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 4,893 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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R151 CUA is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R151 CUA, 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 R151 CUA?

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What year was R151 CUA registered?

R151 CUA is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R151 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 CUA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R151 CUA have outstanding finance?

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