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T679 KAN

1999 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,510 mi
Last recorded59,510 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 KAN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 59,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 59,510 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 57,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,605 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 53,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,138 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (both sides) (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is st perishing and signs pf cracks.

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (both sides) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,177 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 45,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 44,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 38,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,457 miles

front head lamps corrided

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,530 miles

both front head lamps started to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,718 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 28,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,161 miles

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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T679 KAN is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T679 KAN, 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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T679 KAN is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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