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Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 1999
76.9% pass rate
from 659 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.30% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Oxygen sensor
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.30% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.30% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.6% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.91% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes (89% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Brake performance (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Tyres (82% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Tread depth (74% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.61% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (92% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts (89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
      • 0.15% fail on Condition

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