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LOTUS
ELISE (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
197 days remaining expires 28th Apr 2027
valid road tax found
170 days remaining due 1st Apr 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,900 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,700 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,700 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,700 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
15th Apr 2026
27,011 miles (MOT)
16th Apr 2025
25,176 miles (MOT)
24th Apr 2024
22,198 miles (MOT)
21st Apr 2023
20,166 miles (MOT)
20th Apr 2022
18,377 miles (MOT)
29th Apr 2021
17,551 miles (MOT)
29th Apr 2019
16,226 miles (MOT)
2nd May 2018
15,865 miles (Central Car Auctions)
25th Apr 2018
16,000 miles (DVLA)
17th Apr 2018
15,843 miles (MOT)
18th Apr 2017
15,833 miles (MOT)
18th Apr 2016
15,819 miles (MOT)
22nd Apr 2015
15,793 miles (MOT)
18th Apr 2014
15,776 miles (MOT)
2nd May 2013
15,745 miles (MOT)
28th Apr 2012
15,591 miles (MOT)
23rd Apr 2011
15,497 miles (MOT)
29th May 2010
15,468 miles (MOT)
24th Apr 2010
15,455 miles (MOT)
2nd May 2009
15,439 miles (MOT)
19th May 2008
15,311 miles (MOT)
3rd May 2008
15,311 miles (MOT)
12th Apr 2007
15,237 miles (MOT)
11th Apr 2006
15,141 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
27,011 miles
Estimated current mileage
27,927 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,840 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 28th Apr 2027
Date
15th Apr 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
27011 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2027
Date
16th Apr 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
25176 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2026
Date
24th Apr 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
22198 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2025
Date
21st Apr 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
20166 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2024
Date
20th Apr 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
18377 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2023
Date
29th Apr 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
17551 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2022
Date
29th Apr 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
16226 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2020
Date
17th Apr 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
15843 miles
Expiry
1st May 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play
Date
18th Apr 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
15833 miles
Expiry
1st May 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Nsr Track Rod Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
18th Apr 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
15833 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Front Wiper Not Clearing Screen (8.2.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Nsr Track Rod Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
18th Apr 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
15819 miles
Expiry
1st May 2017
Date
22nd Apr 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
15793 miles
Expiry
1st May 2016
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
18th Apr 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
15776 miles
Expiry
1st May 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
18th Apr 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
15776 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Date
2nd May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
15745 miles
Expiry
1st May 2014
Date
28th Apr 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
15591 miles
Expiry
27th Apr 2013
Date
23rd Apr 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
15497 miles
Expiry
22nd Apr 2012
Date
29th May 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
15468 miles
Expiry
28th May 2011
Date
24th Apr 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
15455 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
Date
2nd May 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
15439 miles
Expiry
18th May 2010
Date
19th May 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
15311 miles
Expiry
18th May 2009
Date
3rd May 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
15311 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
Date
12th Apr 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
15237 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2008
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
Date
11th Apr 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
15141 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2007
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10513 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
39.2 mpg
Extra Urban
49.6 mpg
Urban Cold
28.8 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Apr 2027
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
1st Mar 1997
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
ELISE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Apr 1996
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Apr 1996
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Lotus
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.8L
Size
1796 cc
Max Speed
126 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
5.9 seconds
Horse Power
118 bhp
Peak Power
5500 rpm
Torque
121.8 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3000 rpm
Location
Middle
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
80 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
89
Delivery
Normal
Description
G3DMKCCAPHB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
LOTUS ELISE
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Yellow/green, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.8L more than any other.
Blue
28.47%
Silver
20.17%
Red
12.87%
Yellow
11.39%
Green
9.28%
Grey
5.57%
Black
5.20%
Purple
2.23%
Orange
1.61%
Maroon
1.49%
White
1.11%
2003
3.47%
2002
13.99%
2001
14.36%
2000
12.62%
1999
17.08%
1998
24.38%
1997
9.16%
1996
2.60%
1796cc
95.79%
1998cc
1.24%
2000cc
0.62%
Petrol
100.00%
0
9.79%
1
10.78%
2
12.64%
3
14.25%
4
14.50%
5
12.27%
6
8.55%
7
6.69%
8
4.34%
9
3.10%
10
1.36%
11
1.24%
00k … 10k
1.40%
10k … 20k
4.83%
20k … 30k
8.13%
30k … 40k
7.24%
40k … 50k
14.10%
50k … 60k
14.87%
60k … 70k
13.09%
70k … 80k
10.93%
80k … 90k
8.13%
90k … 100k
5.59%
100k … 110k
3.68%
110k … 120k
3.56%
120k … 130k
1.14%
130k … 140k
1.52%
140k … 150k
0.51%
