1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R181 EUF
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 117,995 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R181 EUF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 117,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R181 EUF Mileage History
- 18/04/200688,629 mi
- 10/04/200795,310 mi+6,681 mi
- 10/04/200795,310 mi
- 14/04/2008102,006 mi+6,696 mi
- 18/04/2008102,058 mi+52 mi
- 09/05/2009107,651 mi+5,593 mi
- 23/05/2013109,919 mi+2,268 mi
- 24/05/2013109,921 mi+2 mi
- 17/05/2014111,347 mi+1,426 mi
- 02/05/2015112,645 mi+1,298 mi
- 27/05/2016113,917 mi+1,272 mi
- 06/05/2017115,031 mi+1,114 mi
- 26/05/2018116,277 mi+1,246 mi
- 01/06/2019117,399 mi+1,122 mi
- 19/10/2023117,539 mi+140 mi
- 01/09/2025117,995 mi+456 mi
Average of roughly 1,516 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R181 EUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Elise (R181 EUF) between April 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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