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C10 TUS

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,195 mi
Last recorded18,195 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,712 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 17,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 14,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,862 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 10,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,933 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 8,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 8,162 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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C10 TUS is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C10 TUS, 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 C10 TUS registered?

C10 TUS is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is C10 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 TUS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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