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918 GJB

1999 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

23,484 mi
Last recorded23,484 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration918 GJB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 23,484 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 23,467 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 23,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 23,264 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 22,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 22,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 18,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,066 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 18,066 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,484 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight lift in N/S/R lower ball joint

Fail 19 Mar 2015 17,484 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in N/S/R lower ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,625 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 16,337 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,337 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,963 miles

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

n/s/r tyre at 3mm in centre

slight play in n/s/r lower ball jiont

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,070 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 15,070 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 14,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 14,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,396 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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918 GJB is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 918 GJB, 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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918 GJB is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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