MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,741 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front tyre heavily perished
Offside Front tyre perished
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
both front brake discs pitted
both rear discs pitted
brake pedal pulsating
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C12 RVE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 C12 RVE, 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 C12 RVE registered?
C12 RVE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 December 1999.
Is C12 RVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C12 RVE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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