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E4 ESE

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,924 mi
Last recorded39,924 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 ESE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,924 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 39,924 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,844 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 39,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 39,838 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,464 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 39,464 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 36,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering system

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,115 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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E4 ESE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E4 ESE, 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 E4 ESE registered?

E4 ESE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is E4 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 ESE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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