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E7 LSE

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,131 mi
Last recorded40,131 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 LSE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 40,131 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs front and rear corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 40,131 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs front and rear corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 40,024 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 39,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 38,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,193 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 38,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,618 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,772 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,032 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both track rod end boots perished

Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,032 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both track rod end boots perished

nearside front tyre flat spot

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,855 miles

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

modified number plates fitted front and rear.

Fail 23 Feb 2008 33,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

modified number plates fitted front and rear.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both track rod ends boots split

slight play at offside steering

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,938 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 LSE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E7 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

E7 LSE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is E7 LSE safe to buy?

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