1996 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P105 HEG
1996 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 49,556 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P105 HEG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 49,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P105 HEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Lotus Elise (P105 HEG) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
P105 HEG Mileage History
- 27/07/200626,959 mi
- 05/08/200627,127 mi+168 mi
- 11/08/200728,267 mi+1,140 mi
- 18/08/200728,453 mi+186 mi
- 07/08/200831,791 mi+3,338 mi
- 30/07/200934,434 mi+2,643 mi
- 12/08/201035,044 mi+610 mi
- 09/08/201137,279 mi+2,235 mi
- 22/08/201238,043 mi+764 mi
- 07/08/201338,648 mi+605 mi
- 20/08/201440,315 mi+1,667 mi
- 12/08/201541,640 mi+1,325 mi
- 10/08/201642,105 mi+465 mi
- 09/08/201742,782 mi+677 mi
- 21/08/201844,044 mi+1,262 mi
- 19/08/201944,797 mi+753 mi
- 06/08/202045,077 mi+280 mi
- 12/08/202146,670 mi+1,593 mi
- 05/08/202247,286 mi+616 mi
- 10/08/202347,777 mi+491 mi
- 27/08/202448,630 mi+853 mi
- 20/08/202548,953 mi+323 mi
- 20/08/202548,953 mi
- 12/08/202649,555 mi+602 mi
- 18/08/202649,556 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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