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S267 DVA

1999 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,242 mi
Last recorded60,242 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 DVA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 60,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wishbone arms and suspension shock and spring surface corrosion

Nearside Rear brake pipe surface corrosion from chassis to caliper flexible pipe

Nearside Rear wishbone arms and suspension shock and spring surface corrosion

Offside Front wishbone arms and suspension shock and spring surface corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe surface corrosion from chassis to caliper flexible pipe

Offside Rear wishbone arms and suspension shock and spring surface corrosion

rear view mirror insecure but not likely to become detached

under trays obstructing view of underside

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old and has cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old and has cracking and perishing

Fail 19 Jul 2021 60,199 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wishbone arms and suspension shock and spring surface corrosion

Nearside Rear brake pipe surface corrosion from chassis to caliper flexible pipe

Nearside Rear wishbone arms and suspension shock and spring surface corrosion

Offside Front wishbone arms and suspension shock and spring surface corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe surface corrosion from chassis to caliper flexible pipe

Offside Rear wishbone arms and suspension shock and spring surface corrosion

rear view mirror insecure but not likely to become detached

under trays obstructing view of underside

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old and has cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old and has cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,082 miles

All brake hose Ferrell's rusty

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Spot light broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All brake hose Ferrell's rusty

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Spot light broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,209 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 59,209 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S267 DVA is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 S267 DVA, 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 S267 DVA registered?

S267 DVA is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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