No, P197 VFH is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P197 VFH?

The MOT for P197 VFH is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 September 2021.

What is the recorded mileage of P197 VFH?

The recorded mileage for P197 VFH is 61,364 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P197 VFH ULEZ compliant?

No, P197 VFH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P197 VFH

P197 VFH

1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 61,364 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/09/2021
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 61,364 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 06/09/2021

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 61,364 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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P197 VFH Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2020
61,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P197 VFH Mileage History

12/05/200641,101 mi
01/06/200743,049 mi+1,948 mi
05/06/200844,864 mi+1,815 mi
06/06/200844,873 mi+9 mi
17/04/200945,725 mi+852 mi
26/03/201050,862 mi+5,137 mi
17/03/201154,147 mi+3,285 mi
31/03/201154,148 mi+1 mi
16/03/201258,612 mi+4,464 mi
19/03/201258,613 mi+1 mi
02/04/201359,675 mi+1,062 mi
14/04/201460,879 mi+1,204 mi
06/06/201460,899 mi+20 mi
20/05/201561,086 mi+187 mi
22/05/201561,088 mi+2 mi
10/05/201661,168 mi+80 mi
13/06/201961,283 mi+115 mi
14/06/201961,283 mi
07/09/202061,364 mi+81 mi

Average of roughly 1,415 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

P197 VFH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 07:24

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Elise (P197 VFH) between May 2006 and September 2020.

The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 07 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.

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