1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P613 DAU
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 May 1997. Recorded mileage 20,817 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P613 DAU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 20,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P613 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Elise (P613 DAU) between September 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides rear lower wish bone arms ball joints worn (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
P613 DAU Mileage History
- 04/09/200811,314 mi
- 19/04/201111,964 mi+650 mi
- 11/04/201212,272 mi+308 mi
- 19/03/201314,682 mi+2,410 mi
- 20/03/201314,683 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/201416,447 mi+1,764 mi
- 17/03/201416,547 mi+100 mi
- 17/03/201518,110 mi+1,563 mi
- 20/03/201518,111 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/201618,917 mi+806 mi
- 16/09/201618,918 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/201718,975 mi+57 mi
- 14/07/202219,013 mi+38 mi
- 26/04/202319,664 mi+651 mi
- 19/04/202420,084 mi+420 mi
- 17/04/202520,503 mi+419 mi
- 16/04/202620,817 mi+314 mi
Average of roughly 540 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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