MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R16 LOG is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2004 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,392 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 R16 LOG, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R16 LOG is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is R16 LOG safe to buy?
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