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E6 HOT

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,315 mi
Last recorded60,315 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 HOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 57,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2013 57,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,056 miles

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

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

front brakes 15% imbalanced

front tyre sizes 195/50r15

offside front steering rack very slight play

rear tyre sizes 205/50r16

Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,056 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes 15% imbalanced

front tyre sizes 195/50r15

offside front steering rack very slight play

rear tyre sizes 205/50r16

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,000 miles

both rear tyre treads 4mm

Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,000 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads 4mm

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,343 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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E6 HOT is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 E6 HOT, 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 E6 HOT registered?

E6 HOT is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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