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G7 BLO

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 BLO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 100,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,851 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,174 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,174 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,754 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,224 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight movement in offside front upper suspension arm bushes

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,490 miles

rear brake discs corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,094 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in offside steering arm

small chips in windscreen

tyre size front 185/55/15

tyre size rear 205/50/16

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,028 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,535 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 36,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,674 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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G7 BLO is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G7 BLO, 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 G7 BLO registered?

G7 BLO is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is G7 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 BLO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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