MOT Status
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51,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor movement in both sides of steering rack inner joints
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear service brake application and release is slightly uneven
Engine coolant leaking from hoses in front of nearside rear road wheel area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to access fully due to condition (3.1 (c))
Emissions not tested Due to condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area and down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation When conducting imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Wiper blade is smeary
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake recorded effort is poor
All suspension balljoint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
All suspension balljoint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front wiper blade is smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre is worn close to the wear indicators
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all other suspension balljoint dust covers are deteriorated
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all other suspension balljoint dust covers are deteriorated
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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S201 XND is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 S201 XND, 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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S201 XND is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 February 1999.
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