MOT Check for LOTUS ELISEs

The LOTUS ELISE makes up 121,042 of the overall 236,473 LOTUS MOT test results. Select your ELISE model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image  Occurs:61 times
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Occurs:15 times
Emissions not tested d Occurs:20 times
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on  Occurs:39 times
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation  Occurs:20 times
Rear fog lamp not working aii Occurs:21 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:19 times
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:26 times
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits b Occurs:45 times
Hazard warning switch faulty  Occurs:224 times
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Occurs:111 times
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle  Occurs:15 times
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:22 times
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Occurs:2,499 times
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases  Occurs:41 times
Nearside Side repeater not working  Occurs:53 times
Offside Front front brake binding  Occurs:19 times
Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour  Occurs:26 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive  Occurs:1,909 times
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:27 times
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits b Occurs:151 times
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:32 times
Nearside Steering rack insecure  Occurs:11 times
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:40 times
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure  Occurs:42 times
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