1996 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P361 AWT
1996 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 68,773 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P361 AWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 68,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P361 AWT Mileage History
- 19/04/202365,885 mi
- 25/06/202466,510 mi+625 mi
- 10/07/202567,646 mi+1,136 mi
- 27/07/202668,692 mi+1,046 mi
- 25/08/202668,773 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P361 AWT 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 1996 Lotus Elise (P361 AWT) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine temp display flashing high temperature (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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