1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P26 ECU
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/01/1997. Recorded mileage 14,453 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
P26 ECU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 14,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P26 ECU Mileage History
- 29/04/202212,216 mi
- 10/05/202312,894 mi+678 mi
- 26/06/202413,287 mi+393 mi
- 16/07/202513,942 mi+655 mi
- 29/07/202614,453 mi+511 mi
Average of roughly 526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P26 ECU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Elise (P26 ECU) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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