1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · M16 TUS
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 91,680 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M16 TUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 91,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M16 TUS 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 (M16 TUS) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”.
M16 TUS Mileage History
- 28/06/202389,930 mi
- 07/08/202490,582 mi+652 mi
- 15/08/202490,583 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/202591,214 mi+631 mi
- 16/07/202691,680 mi+466 mi
Average of roughly 574 miles per year across 5 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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