212D - LOTUS ELISE
MOT: Not validGB
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The Lotus Elise, often simply referred to as the Elise, is a renowned British sports car celebrated for its lightweight design and exceptional handling. Manufactured by Lotus Cars since 1996, this model exemplifies the company's commitment to driving purity and innovation. Known for its minimalist approach, the Elise features a mid-engine layout and a chassis built from bonded aluminium, contributing to its agility and responsiveness. Over the years, various iterations have maintained its reputation as a driver’s car, with key specifications including a compact size, low weight, and a focus on performance. The Elise’s enduring appeal lies in its simplicity and precision, making it a favourite among enthusiasts seeking an authentic and exhilarating driving experience.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 33 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 1999 Lotus Elise, registered in January 1999, with registration number 212D. It has a red exterior and a 1796cc petrol engine. The car's latest MOT was conducted on 6 October 2023, valid until 5 October 2024, with no advisories noted. The current mileage is 122,077 miles. The vehicle is untaxed and its MOT is not currently valid for immediate use. No information on CO2 emissions is available. Mechanical condition details are not specified beyond the MOT status.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
33
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
16
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,077 mi
Expires: 05 October 2024
Failed - 08 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,075 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory passenger seat removed
- Advisory Coolant leak due to over heating
Passed - 13 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,971 mi
Expires: 12 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory vehicle has large undertrays/covers preventing examination of some items
Passed - 04 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,349 mi
Expires: 03 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Advisory under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items
Failed - 23 September 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,329 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory undertrays fitted obscuring view ofsome testable items
Passed - 26 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,367 mi
Expires: 25 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable items
Failed - 26 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,367 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable items
Failed - 22 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,361 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 13 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,905 mi
Expires: 12 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 10 July 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,900 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f side lamp inop (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced o/s/f side lamp inop (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 04 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,571 mi
Expires: 03 May 2018
Failed - 12 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,564 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed - 14 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,849 mi
Expires: 13 April 2017
Failed - 15 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,849 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Upper Stop lamp not working hi-level (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 04 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,746 mi
Expires: 03 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 02 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,744 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,858 mi
Expires: 22 December 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 23 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,856 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 24 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,742 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Centre Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Major Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 01 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,649 mi
Expires: 16 December 2013
Passed - 23 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,969 mi
Expires: 16 December 2012
Failed - 15 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,967 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed - 17 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,402 mi
Expires: 16 December 2011
Failed - 13 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,398 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major An item not tested (Manual)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed - 02 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,644 mi
Expires: 14 December 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Failed - 27 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,640 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 05 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,585 mi
Expires: 14 December 2009
Failed - 03 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,582 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Passed - 07 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,334 mi
Expires: 14 December 2008
Failed - 28 November 2007 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,257 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Advisory Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Passed - 08 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,252 mi
Expires: 14 December 2007
Failed - 01 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,137 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Emissions not tested (7.0)
Passed - 15 December 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,219 mi
Expires: 14 December 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 212D?
The MOT expires on 05 October 2024.
What is the tax status of 212D?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 May 2022.
What are the specifications of 212D?
This is a 1999 LOTUS ELISE in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1796cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 212D?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.