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Lotus Elise MOT Results

Registered in 1999
80.1% pass rate
from 739 tests in 2020
(56% 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.

  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.81% fail on Horn
    • 0.68% fail on Headlamps (84% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp (89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.27% fail on Catalytic converter
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.81% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake linings and pads (69% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Brake pads (69% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
    • 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (50% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.68% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.68% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Tread depth (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Condition (88% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition

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