LOTUS ELISE (1998)
Petrol • Green • 55,657 miles
CarHunch Score
10
Worse than most 1998 Lotus Elises
The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 1998 Lotus Elises in our database.
A score of 10 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 10% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.
The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).
Based on 1,953 similar vehicles.
Complete MOT History
Detailed test results, advisories, and failure history
MOT History for M444LTS
LOTUS ELISE (1998) - 1,796cc Petrol
Found 22 MOT records for M444LTS
Test History
📊 Pattern Summary
Key patterns identified across 22 MOT tests:
Recurring Issues:
- Brake issues appeared in 9 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
- Suspension issues appeared in 9 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
- Lighting issues appeared in 20 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
- Emission issues appeared in 18 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
- Tire issues appeared in 13 tests → higher-than-average risk for this system
📋 Recent MOTs
Most recent 3 tests (always shown for transparency):
13 Jun 2022
PASSED
Mileage: 55,657 MI
MOT valid until: 15 Jun 2023
13 Jun 2022
FAILED
Mileage: 55,657 MI
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Dangerous Defects (Failed Test):
- Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (.2 (d))
16 Jun 2021
PASSED
Mileage: 55,349 MI
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Advisories:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
MOT valid until: 15 Jun 2022
📜 Full MOT History
Complete historical record (19 additional tests):
09 Jun 2021
FAILED
Mileage: 55,311 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (.2 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (.2 (b))
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Advisories:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
03 Jul 2018
PASSED
Mileage: 54,442 MI
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Advisories:
- slight damage to nearside outer sill
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Jun 2018
FAILED
Mileage: 54,393 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel ( (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (.2 (c))
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (.2 (b))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (.2 (b))
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Advisories:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- slight damage to nearside outer sill
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( (a) (i))
26 Jun 2017
FAILED
Mileage: 54,363 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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Advisories:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint toe link (2.4.G.2)
- slight damage to nearside outer sill
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Coolant leak radiator ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
31 May 2017
FAILED
Mileage: 54,347 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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Advisories:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- slight play in steering rack
25 May 2016
PASSED
Mileage: 53,241 MI
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Advisories:
- slight play in inner rack joints
17 May 2016
FAILED
Mileage: 53,208 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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Advisories:
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ()
- slight play in inner rack joints
14 May 2014
PASSED
Mileage: 50,520 MI
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Advisories:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
03 May 2014
FAILED
Mileage: 50,516 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
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Advisories:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
12 Jul 2012
PASSED
Mileage: 46,351 MI
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Advisories:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ()
12 Jul 2012
FAILED
Mileage: 46,350 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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Advisories:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ()
20 Jan 2011
PASSED
Mileage: 40,801 MI
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Advisories:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2011
FAILED
Mileage: 40,800 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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Advisories:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ()
19 Jan 2010
PASSED
Mileage: 36,306 MI
18 Jan 2010
FAILED
Mileage: 36,305 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
21 Jan 2009
PASSED
Mileage: 32,015 MI
01 Oct 2007
PASSED
Mileage: 27,630 MI
26 Oct 2006
PASSED
Mileage: 23,381 MI
25 Sep 2006
FAILED
Mileage: 23,352 MI
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Dangerous Defects:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated ()
📊 MOT History Performance
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MOT tests: 22
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