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LOTUS ELISE1996 · 2.0L Petrol

P898 BUT

Vehicle Insight Summary

1996 LOTUS ELISE — Petrol, 1998cc. This vehicle has 60,996 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 12/01/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 60,996
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 1998cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1996 Lotus Elise (P898 BUT) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2020 to January 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Lotus has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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