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B10 ASH

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,053 mi
Last recorded30,053 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 ASH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 30,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 29,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,390 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,779 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 28,779 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,721 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,438 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 25,438 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,163 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 23,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wiper smearing windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,310 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 22,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 19,395 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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B10 ASH is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B10 ASH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B10 ASH registered?

B10 ASH is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is B10 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 ASH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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