MOT Status
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88,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear park brake slow to retract
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads not using all brake disc area (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads not using all brake disc area (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre uneven wear inner edge 225/45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre slightly inner edge
Offside Rear slightly out of shape
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside front headlamp is stone chipped, light output is slightly reduced due to water inside headlamp unit
crack in offside front headlamp lens
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
crack in offside front headlamp lens
Both front brake discs becoming worn
Crack in offside front headlamp lens
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Both front brake discs becoming worn
Crack in offside front headlamp lens
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coolant leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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B10 XAF is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 48,523 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 B10 XAF, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B10 XAF registered?
B10 XAF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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