MOT Status
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118,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
BOTH rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock bush is deteriorated badly but has no movement at time of inspection (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake lagging in operation Pedal spongy (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight play in both sides of steering rack
Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)
Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both front headlamp beam pattern are of poor quality can just make out a beam pattern satisfactory to pass at time of test.
Slight play in both sides of steering rack
Interior mirror not fitted at time of test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Headlamp insecure (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Part if high intensity discharge light main beam function not working (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Interior mirror not fitted at time of test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front headlamps have hid's fitted light output and beam pattern is of poor quality
Interior mirror not fitted at time of inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split and insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Interior mirror not fitted at time of inspection
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre mirror missing
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre mirror missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front wiper is poor at clearing screan .
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
over heated on emissions test
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F5 UUN is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F5 UUN, 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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F5 UUN is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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