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809 GYB

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,453 mi
Last recorded48,453 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration809 GYB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 48,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,385 miles

Brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Nov 2020 48,385 miles

Brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 48,366 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 48,366 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 48,340 miles

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

Under trays fit

Pass 24 May 2017 48,228 miles

Undertrays fit

Fail 24 May 2017 48,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Undertrays fit

Pass 25 May 2016 48,198 miles

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

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

Under trays fit

Wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 48,146 miles

Offside rear tyre cut (not in excess of requirements)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windsceen wiper blade smears screen

Pass 30 May 2014 48,103 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 47,944 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 47,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 47,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,328 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 43,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,839 miles

Front bonnet insecure on hinge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 40,839 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bonnet insecure on hinge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,168 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,168 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 35,671 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 35,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 35,476 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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809 GYB is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 809 GYB, 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 809 GYB registered?

809 GYB is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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