1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R971 FAE
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 125,998 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R971 FAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 125,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R971 FAE Mileage History
- 10/09/2021122,313 mi
- 23/09/2022124,409 mi+2,096 mi
- 20/09/2023124,998 mi+589 mi
- 11/09/2024125,364 mi+366 mi
- 18/09/2025125,998 mi+634 mi
Average of roughly 916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R971 FAE 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 (R971 FAE) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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