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M111 WOW

1997 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,676 mi
Last recorded36,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 WOW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front play

under vehicle panels obscuring components

Fail 18 Jun 2026 36,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front play

under vehicle panels obscuring components

Pass 10 Jul 2025 36,604 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front compartment nearside vin plate located

under vehicle panels obscuring components

Pass 24 Oct 2024 36,551 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

floor panels obscuring components

vin plate location front nearside compartment

Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides

front to rear under floor panels obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear under floor panels obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 36,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,331 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rackrod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 35,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,638 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,490 miles

Front wiper smearing screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,565 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 33,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,798 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 31,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M111 WOW is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M111 WOW, 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 M111 WOW registered?

M111 WOW is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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