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C5 RAY

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,327 mi
Last recorded18,327 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RAY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 18,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 17,741 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 14,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,905 miles

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

o.s.f top ball joint boot split

Fail 4 Jul 2009 13,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o.s.f top ball joint boot split

Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,843 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 10,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C5 RAY 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 81.8%.

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 C5 RAY, 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 C5 RAY registered?

C5 RAY is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is C5 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 RAY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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