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P409 WNY

1997 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 WNY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 137,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 137,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2025 136,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 133,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 132,302 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 131,083 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 129,144 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 126,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2017 124,385 miles

front brake discs worn

front wiper poor condition

Fail 16 May 2017 124,383 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

front wiper poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,055 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,467 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,306 miles

o/s/f steering rack gaitor perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 111,110 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 111,100 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2009 104,626 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 104,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low

slight play n/s/front steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 31 May 2008 95,480 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 89,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 83,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front mudflap insecure

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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P409 WNY is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P409 WNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P409 WNY registered?

P409 WNY is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P409 WNY safe to buy?

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