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97 D

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,571 mi
Last recorded76,571 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 D
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 76,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 76,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,311 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 74,263 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 May 2012 74,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2011 72,837 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 71,943 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2010 71,943 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2006 61,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 61,315 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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97 D is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,666 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 97 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 97 D registered?

97 D is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is 97 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 D shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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