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T678 KAN

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,128 mi
Last recorded37,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT678 KAN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 37,128 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 36,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 36,610 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,331 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 36,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,942 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,712 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 23,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

front number plate cracked at end

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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T678 KAN 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 85%.

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 T678 KAN, 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 T678 KAN registered?

T678 KAN is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T678 KAN safe to buy?

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