1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P428 GNA
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 51,872 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P428 GNA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 51,872 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: Good
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P428 GNA Mileage History
- 05/05/200619,660 mi
- 27/04/200721,359 mi+1,699 mi
- 25/04/200824,685 mi+3,326 mi
- 24/04/200929,067 mi+4,382 mi
- 23/04/201030,906 mi+1,839 mi
- 06/05/201134,973 mi+4,067 mi
- 27/04/201236,039 mi+1,066 mi
- 26/04/201337,542 mi+1,503 mi
- 02/05/201438,561 mi+1,019 mi
- 24/04/201543,011 mi+4,450 mi
- 22/04/201643,888 mi+877 mi
- 05/05/201744,461 mi+573 mi
- 03/05/201845,301 mi+840 mi
- 10/05/201946,438 mi+1,137 mi
- 03/06/202147,862 mi+1,424 mi
- 05/05/202248,373 mi+511 mi
- 01/06/202348,943 mi+570 mi
- 29/08/202449,732 mi+789 mi
- 06/08/202550,787 mi+1,055 mi
- 18/08/202651,872 mi+1,085 mi
Average of roughly 1,588 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P428 GNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Elise (P428 GNA) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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.
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