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P211 WGG

1997 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,187 mi
Last recorded23,187 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 WGG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 23,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 22,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 22,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 22,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 21,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,216 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,085 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,408 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 16,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 15,375 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,103 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,874 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 12,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,679 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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P211 WGG is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P211 WGG, 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 P211 WGG registered?

P211 WGG is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P211 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 WGG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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