Lotus Elise MOT Results
Registered in 200787.6% pass rate
            from 217 tests in 2021
                
                    (71% better than other 2007 cars)
                
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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elise is unusually good or bad.
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                    5.1% fail on
                    Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
                    
                    (65% better than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    1.8% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
 
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                    1.8% fail on
                    Direction indicators
                    
                
                
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                    1.8% fail on
                    Flashing type
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
 
 
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                    1.8% fail on
                    Flashing type
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.4% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Headlamp
 
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                    1.4% fail on
                    Electrical equipment
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
 
- 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Mandatory tell-tales
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Main beam tell-tale
 
 
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                    1.8% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                
                
                
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                    3.7% fail on
                    Brakes
                    
                    (66% better than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    1.8% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                    (68% better than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
 
 
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
                    
                
                
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Rbt (sp)
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
 
 
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Rbt (sp)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Parking brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
 
 
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Parking brake efficiency (sp)
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
 
 
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.92% fail on
                    Mechanical brake components
                    
                
                
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                    0.92% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                - 0.92% fail on Brake pads
 
 
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                    0.92% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Service brake pedal or hand lever
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Pedal
 
- 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes
 
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                    1.8% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                    (68% better than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Visibility
                    
                
                
                - 1.8% fail on Washers
- 0.92% fail on Wipers
 
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                    2.3% fail on
                    Noise, emissions and leaks
                    
                
                
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                    2.3% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
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                    2.3% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                
                
                - 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
 
 
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                    2.3% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    2.3% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.8% fail on
                    Tyres
                    
                    (72% better than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.46% fail on Condition
 
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                    1.4% fail on
                    Body, chassis, structure
                    
                    (80% better than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    1.4% fail on
                    Doors
                    
                
                
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                    0.92% fail on
                    Front passenger's door
                    
                    (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.92% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
 
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Driver's door
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Door condition
 
 
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                    0.92% fail on
                    Front passenger's door
                    
                    (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    1.4% fail on
                    Doors
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.92% fail on
                    Suspension
                    
                    (94% better than other 2007 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Anti-roll bars
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Ball joint
 
 
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                    0.46% fail on
                    Identification of the vehicle
                    
                
                
                - 0.46% fail on Registration plates
 
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                         Lotus Elise (2001 - 2011)
                    
                    Quick, engaging roadster with terrific handling and grip. Lotus Elise (2001 - 2011)
                    
                    Quick, engaging roadster with terrific handling and grip.

 
             
             
            