1997 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R45 KBJ
1997 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 93,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,679 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
R45 KBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
- 93,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R45 KBJ Mileage History
- 18/05/202289,109 mi
- 14/03/202489,989 mi+880 mi
- 14/03/202489,999 mi+10 mi
- 29/03/202593,675 mi+3,676 mi
- 05/04/202593,679 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R45 KBJ 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 (R45 KBJ) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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