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E7 ESE

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,017 mi
Last recorded50,017 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 ESE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,017 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,668 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,736 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,489 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,443 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 37,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,542 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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E7 ESE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E7 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 E7 ESE registered?

E7 ESE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is E7 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 ESE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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