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P471 KVP

1997 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,521 mi
Last recorded6,521 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 KVP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 6,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2026 6,521 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 5,738 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 5,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 5,143 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 5,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 4,404 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 4,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat cant be adjusted

passenger seat missing

Pass 5 Mar 2015
Pass 6 Mar 2014 3,177 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 3,175 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 2,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 1,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,450 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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P471 KVP is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 47,496 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 P471 KVP, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P471 KVP registered?

P471 KVP is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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