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H8 EMS

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,390 mi
Last recorded35,390 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 EMS
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 35,390 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 35,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high rise brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted front to rear underside of car

Pass 27 May 2023 35,372 miles

under-guards fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2019 35,287 miles

covers fitted top and underside

Pass 9 Aug 2008 35,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,140 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 35,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,068 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 35,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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H8 EMS is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H8 EMS, 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.

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What year was H8 EMS registered?

H8 EMS is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 13 March 1999.

Is H8 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 EMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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