No, P787 DRS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P787 DRS?

The MOT for P787 DRS is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P787 DRS?

The recorded mileage for P787 DRS is 49,156 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P787 DRS ULEZ compliant?

No, P787 DRS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P787 DRS

P787 DRS

1996 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/08/1996. Recorded mileage 49,156 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/05/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 49,156 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/05/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 49,156 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 1796cc

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P787 DRS Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
49,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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P787 DRS Mileage History

30/03/202249,136 mi
05/04/202249,142 mi+6 mi
02/05/202449,149 mi+7 mi
16/05/202449,156 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P787 DRS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 12:23

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Lotus Elise (P787 DRS) between March 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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