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LOTUS ELISE1997 · 1.8L Petrol

R117 BLE

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 LOTUS ELISE is a Petrol vehicle with a 1796cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 58,665.

MOT

Expired

Expires 03/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 58,665
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

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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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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Lotus Elise (R117 BLE) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2022 to May 2025, with 4 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 0 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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