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AU60 EBF

2010 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,592 mi
Last recorded43,592 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 EBF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 43,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 40,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 40,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 38,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 33,324 miles

undertray

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,859 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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AU60 EBF is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 AU60 EBF, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU60 EBF is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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