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R211 NBM

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 NBM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,702 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 53,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,717 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 50,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

parking brake cable poor travel nearside

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 46,813 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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R211 NBM is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R211 NBM, 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 R211 NBM registered?

R211 NBM is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R211 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 NBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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