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71 LOT

1999 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

18,928 mi
Last recorded18,928 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 18,928 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 18,855 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 18,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,694 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 18,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,638 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slight play at offside front steering arm

Fail 19 Mar 2018 18,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front slight play at offside front steering arm

Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,289 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 18,289 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,009 miles

Offside play at o/s steering rack pass and advise

Fail 23 Mar 2016 18,006 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box corroded through (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 17,586 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,190 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,695 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,529 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 14,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,952 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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71 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 71 LOT, 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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71 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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