1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P606 DAU
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 77,113 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P606 DAU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 77,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P606 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Elise (P606 DAU) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P606 DAU Mileage History
- 20/01/200642,327 mi
- 11/01/200745,646 mi+3,319 mi
- 15/01/200852,729 mi+7,083 mi
- 12/01/200954,501 mi+1,772 mi
- 21/01/201055,564 mi+1,063 mi
- 18/04/201157,142 mi+1,578 mi
- 25/04/201258,176 mi+1,034 mi
- 03/06/201359,694 mi+1,518 mi
- 07/06/201359,735 mi+41 mi
- 26/05/201560,749 mi+1,014 mi
- 20/03/201860,949 mi+200 mi
- 20/03/201860,951 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/201965,034 mi+4,083 mi
- 27/02/201965,034 mi
- 03/03/202068,660 mi+3,626 mi
- 05/03/202068,681 mi+21 mi
- 25/03/202172,840 mi+4,159 mi
- 25/03/202273,933 mi+1,093 mi
- 29/03/202375,012 mi+1,079 mi
- 30/04/202475,327 mi+315 mi
- 01/05/202576,047 mi+720 mi
- 18/05/202677,113 mi+1,066 mi
Average of roughly 1,712 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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