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E6 LGE

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,787 mi
Last recorded60,787 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 LGE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,025 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,082 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 58,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 55,975 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 16 May 2017 55,353 miles

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 12 May 2016 54,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,228 miles

front tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,225 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 45,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,173 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 LGE 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 90%.

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 E6 LGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E6 LGE registered?

E6 LGE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is E6 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 LGE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E6 LGE have outstanding finance?

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