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P469 JNN

1997 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,431 mi
Last recorded63,431 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Lotus Elise47,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 JNN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,698 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 56,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 54,760 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 46,080 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,717 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 43,717 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P469 JNN is a 1997 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P469 JNN, 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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P469 JNN is a 1997 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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