1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · P8 KRP
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 96,344 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P8 KRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 96,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P8 KRP Mileage History
- 21/07/202290,767 mi
- 06/09/202392,607 mi+1,840 mi
- 24/06/202593,768 mi+1,161 mi
- 24/06/202593,768 mi
- 27/08/202696,344 mi+2,576 mi
Average of roughly 1,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P8 KRP 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 1997 Lotus Elise (P8 KRP) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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 (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (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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