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G13 LOT

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,578 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 97,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear upper and nearside rear lower ball joint gaiters poor

front and rear disc faces slightly corroded

front wiper poor and split at ends

offside front upper and lower ball joint gaiters poor

Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper poor

Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,985 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,223 miles

slight play in steering rack off side.

Pass 25 May 2007 48,019 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 48,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,055 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

both front tyre treads low on edges.

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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G13 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G13 LOT, 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 G13 LOT registered?

G13 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is G13 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 LOT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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