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C18 VVC

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,194 mi
Last recorded63,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 VVC
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front track rod end gaitor perish and split

front number plate cracked

n/s/f main beam lens damage but not effect image

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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C18 VVC is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 47,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 VVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 VVC registered?

C18 VVC is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is C18 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 VVC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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