MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside front tyre
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside front tyre
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S273 DVA is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 S273 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 S273 DVA registered?
S273 DVA is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 January 1999.
Is S273 DVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S273 DVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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