1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P516 FPM
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 May 1997. Recorded mileage 1,844 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P516 FPM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
- 1,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P516 FPM Mileage History
- 03/02/20111,540 mi
- 15/02/20121,545 mi+5 mi
- 02/07/20131,549 mi+4 mi
- 27/07/20161,565 mi+16 mi
- 10/07/20171,671 mi+106 mi
- 18/10/20191,684 mi+13 mi
- 11/06/20201,697 mi+13 mi
- 20/08/20211,762 mi+65 mi
- 03/04/20231,844 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P516 FPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Elise (P516 FPM) between February 2011 and April 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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