MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes slightly surface corroded
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes slightly surface corroded
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front number plate damaged
offside mirror glass damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E3 ELF is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 E3 ELF, 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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How do I check the history of E3 ELF?
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What year was E3 ELF registered?
E3 ELF is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 May 1999.
Is E3 ELF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E3 ELF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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