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6 PUD

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,137 mi
Last recorded48,137 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 PUD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,137 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 47,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 47,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 47,355 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,494 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,075 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,990 miles

slight noise on both offside wheel bearings

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,494 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,598 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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6 PUD is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,666 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 6 PUD, 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 27 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6 PUD registered?

6 PUD is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is 6 PUD safe to buy?

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